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Samuel Turner is an Autism Advocate from Carmarthenshire Wales who is "very happy and proud to be autistic" He has undertaken various initiatives to raise awareness about Autism across Wales. Samuel is very passionate about Gibraltar and Gibraltarian culture. He was recently awarded the "BBC Make a Difference Award" for his endeavours to raise awareness about autism and even had the honour of meeting Her Worship Carmen Gomez, the Mayor of Gibraltar.Learn more about Samuel's work via the links below:⁠https://cerebra.org.uk/⁠⁠https://www.mayor.gi/mr-samuel-turner-visits-worship/⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autistic-Side-Samuel-Richard-Turner/dp/B09MG8X827⁠⁠https://www.amazon.es/dp/B09MG8X827?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_2X3E7VBJAQMK2MQTTYSZ⁠https://www.facebook.com/SamuelTurner1996/If you would like to reach out feel free to send an email to: atelierfuralle@gmail.com. You can also leave a review of the podcast and follow this show on:Instagram:https://instagram.com/atelierfuralle?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551850785306⁠⁠Feel free to join the "JD Dragon Disability Rights Podcast" Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/12Eit9sBPuR/?mibextid=wwXIfrSnapchat:https://t.snapchat.com/FVWn1jmTDiscord ServerJD DragonX (formerly known as Twitter):@JDDragonPodcast

In this episode, Aveline Clarke welcomes Ros Cardinal, workplace consultant and author of "The Resilient Employee," for a powerful discussion on women's leadership, purposeful work, and reshaping organisational cultures. Ros shares her journey from breaking ground with flexible work arrangements to designing the Women's Leadership Archetypes model, recognised by the International Alliance for Women. Together, they examine authentic leadership, overcoming systemic barriers, and how purpose fuels resilience and transformation. This inspiring conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking to activate their mission, promote equity at work, and lead with impact.Here's a summary of what they discussed:04:52 Ros recalls creating one of the first part-time maternity roles at age 19.08:40 Insights into why women often choose to leave rather than “break the glass ceiling.”13:34 The growing trend of women exiting corporate life to launch their own businesses.17:40 How organizations are reacting to the Women's Leadership Archetypes model.24:59 Vision for a balanced, human-centric world of work and its positive effects....and much more.Enjoy!YouTube episode:https://youtu.be/mtvbOkKbkRwHere's some information about our guest:Ros Cardinal, Founder Coach & ConsultantAfter more than 20 years in corporate human resources and organisational development roles, a successful battle with cancer gave Ros the nudge to take her passion for transforming leaders and organisations and established her business, Shaping Change. She is also a talented and multi-award-winning executive and leadership coach, with senior coaching clients in Government agencies, private enterprise, and the community sector. Her expertise spans leadership development, organisational culture, change management, EQ and employee engagement. In 2016, Ros felt compelled to look deeply at the differences in the leadership styles of men and women. The result was the Women's Leadership Archetypes model, now being used worldwide by women to discover how they can better leverage their natural strengths to lead with purpose, authenticity, and integrity. In 2022 Ros was recognised with a World of Difference Award by the International Alliance for Women (TIAW) for this work. Ros now licences other women coaches, facilitators, mentors, and trainers to use the WLA in their work, creating a ripple effect across the globe. Ros is a blogger and the author of The Resilient Employee. In addition, she contributes regular articles to Leaders in Heels, The Huffington Post, and People Development magazine.Something Interesting About YouFun fact - I'm a retired kickboxing instructor and martial artist. I won the women's open division in the State all-styles martial arts competition in 2001.Website URLhttps://www.shapingchange.com.au/ https://www.womensleaderarchetypes.com.au/Your Social Media URLsLI: @rosalind-cardinal-62520315/ FB: @RosCardinalX: @CardinalRosThe purpose of the Mission Activated podcast is to inspire people with the stories of people who are activated on their mission, and are living a life of purpose, passion and alignment. Being in business is not just about money: it's about bringing our genius and our gifts to the world to impact others. If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at contact@6starleaders.com

How does understanding your customer and their profile help you with your marketing?In this episode of Marketing Espresso, I'm welcoming back Ros Cardinal to delve deeper into the Women's Leadership Archetypes. We're chatting how understanding these archetypes can enhance marketing strategies, improve sales approaches, and foster better customer relationships.Ros shares insights on how different archetypes like Tribe Builder, Sovereign, Wise Woman, and Warrior respond to marketing and customer service, offering tips on tailoring communication and services to each. And further to understanding your customer how can recognising and leveraging your own archetypes lead to better outcomes?Ready to know what Archetype you are?Find out hereYou get 50% off for being a Marketing Espresso listener! How good!When she was growing up, Ros wanted to be a vet or a scientist, but her fascination with human behaviour and neuroscience led her to a career in organisational development, specialising in improving business outcomes by developing individuals, teams, and organisations.After more than 20 years in corporate human resources and organisational development roles, a successful battle with cancer gave Ros the nudge to take her passion for transforming leaders and improving how individuals and organisations cope with change in a new direction.Leaving her senior corporate role in 2012, Ros established her consulting business, Shaping Change, to achieve her goals.Ros is a solution and results-oriented facilitator, with expertise spanning strategic planning, leadership development, organisational culture, change management, emotional intelligence and employee engagement.She is also a talented and multi-award-winning executive and leadership coach, with coaching clients at executive and senior levels in Government agencies, private enterprise, and the community sector.In 2016, Ros felt compelled to look deeply at the differences in the leadership styles of men and women. The result was the Women's Leadership Archetypes model, now being used worldwide by women to discover how they can better leverage their natural strengths to lead with purpose, authenticity, and integrity. In 2022 Ros was recognised with a World of Difference Award by the International Alliance for Women (TIAW) for this work. Ros now licences other women coaches, facilitators, mentors, and trainers to use the WLA in their work, creating a ripple effect across the globe.Ros is a blogger and the author of The Resilient Employee. In addition, she contributes regular articles to Leaders in Heels, The Huffington Post, and People Development magazine.Connect with RosDOWNLOAD MY CONTENT PLANNER - https://becchappell.com.au/content-planner/Instagram @bec_chappellLinkedIn – Bec Chappell If you're ready to work together, I'm ready to work with you and your team.How to work with me:1. Marketing foundations and strategy consultation 2. Marketing Coaching/ Whispering for you a marketing leader or your team who you want to develop into marketing leaders3. Book me as a speaker or advisor for your organisation4. Get me on your podcastThis podcast has been produced and edited by Snappystreet Creative

When she was growing up, Ros wanted to be a vet or a scientist, but her fascination with human behaviour and neuroscience led her to a career in organisational development, specialising in improving business outcomes by developing individuals, teams, and organisations.After more than 20 years in corporate human resources and organisational development roles, a successful battle with cancer gave Ros the nudge to take her passion for transforming leaders and improving how individuals and organisations cope with change in a new direction. Leaving her senior corporate role in 2012, Ros established her consulting business, Shaping Change, to achieve her goals. Ros is a solution and results-oriented facilitator, with expertise spanning strategic planning, leadership development, organisational culture, change management, emotional intelligence and employee engagement.She is also a talented and multi-award-winning executive and leadership coach, with coaching clients at executive and senior levels in Government agencies, private enterprise, and the community sector. In 2016, Ros felt compelled to look deeply at the differences in the leadership styles of men and women. The result was the Women's Leadership Archetypes model, now being used worldwide by women to discover how they can better leverage their natural strengths to lead with purpose, authenticity, and integrity. In 2022 Ros was recognised with a World of Difference Award by the International Alliance for Women (TIAW) for this work. Ros now licences other women coaches, facilitators, mentors, and trainers to use the WLA in their work, creating a ripple effect across the globe. Ros is a blogger and the author of The Resilient Employee. In addition, she contributes regular articles to Leaders in Heels, The Huffington Post, and People Development magazine. SocialsWebsite (consulting business): https://www.shapingchange.com.au/Website (Women's Leader Archetypes): https://www.womensleaderarchetypes.com.au/LinkedIn: Rosalind Cardinal Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

Don't believe women lead differently than men? Think again...Today I have Ros on the show and she has spent years researching the different ways women lead and how to nurture those ways to make better leadership teams, but more than that increase your profits!We're going deep on how the Industrial Revolution changed the way we work... and not for the better (for men or women!)So how do we get back to feminine and masculine energy leading in harmony, for the greater good of the business? (OR businesses you work with!)Ready to know what Archetype you are?Find out hereYou get 50% off for being a Marketing Espresso listener! How good!When she was growing up, Ros wanted to be a vet or a scientist, but her fascination with human behaviour and neuroscience led her to a career in organisational development, specialising in improving business outcomes by developing individuals, teams, and organisations.After more than 20 years in corporate human resources and organisational development roles, a successful battle with cancer gave Ros the nudge to take her passion for transforming leaders and improving how individuals and organisations cope with change in a new direction. Leaving her senior corporate role in 2012, Ros established her consulting business, Shaping Change, to achieve her goals. Ros is a solution and results-oriented facilitator, with expertise spanning strategic planning, leadership development, organisational culture, change management, emotional intelligence and employee engagement.She is also a talented and multi-award-winning executive and leadership coach, with coaching clients at executive and senior levels in Government agencies, private enterprise, and the community sector. In 2016, Ros felt compelled to look deeply at the differences in the leadership styles of men and women. The result was the Women's Leadership Archetypes model, now being used worldwide by women to discover how they can better leverage their natural strengths to lead with purpose, authenticity, and integrity. In 2022 Ros was recognised with a World of Difference Award by the International Alliance for Women (TIAW) for this work. Ros now licences other women coaches, facilitators, mentors, and trainers to use the WLA in their work, creating a ripple effect across the globe. Ros is a blogger and the author of The Resilient Employee. In addition, she contributes regular articles to Leaders in Heels, The Huffington Post, and People Development magazine. Connect with Ros: https://www.shapDOWNLOAD MY CONTENT PLANNER - https://becchappell.com.au/content-planner/Instagram @bec_chappellLinkedIn – Bec Chappell If you're ready to work together, I'm ready to work with you and your team.How to work with me:1. Marketing foundations and strategy consultation 2. Marketing Coaching/ Whispering for you a marketing leader or your team who you want to develop into marketing leaders3. Book me as a speaker or advisor for your organisation4. Get me on your podcastThis podcast has been produced and edited by Snappystreet Creative

The bespoke nature of homeschooling can be a great advantage for tailoring education to a student's individual needs. However, those differentiated programs present challenges when the time comes to apply to college. Amy and Mike invited education consultants Michele Evard and Holly Ramsey to review the intricacies of college documentation for homeschoolers. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What do stakeholders in the admission process need to know about homeschool documentation?  What are some best practices for homeschool documentation? How do homeschoolers show the depth & breadth of their studies?  Who writes recommendations for homeschooled students, and do colleges believe them?  Should homeschoolers claim credit for every potential learning experience? MEET OUR GUESTS Dr. Michele Evard is an independent educational consultant who assists homeschooling families with planning & documenting K-12 education as well as the college application process; she specializes in assisting families of gifted and 2E young people.  She is an active member of multiple professional organizations including IECA, NACAC, SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted) and the Digital Learning Collaborative.  While homeschooling her three children and mentoring others, Dr. Evard co-founded Many Rivers Unschoolers and served as president of Voyagers Homeschool Cooperative and Resource Center.  Michele can be reached at https://evardconsulting.com. Holly Ramsey is an independent educational consultant specializing in working with homeschoolers and their parents to create clear, concise, and compelling college applications and counselor documents. She is a professional member of Independent Educational Consultants Association, where she served in a variety of roles and is a recipient of IECA's Making a Difference Award. Ms. Ramsey is also a member of the Texas Association for College Admission Counseling.  In addition to homeschooling her own five children over 20+ years, Holly taught writing to hundreds of homeschoolers through Brave Writer™ and mentored new Brave Writer instructors. Holly can be reached at https://thoughtfulhomeschooling.com.  Dr. Michele Evard and Holly Ramsey are co-authors of College UnMazed: Your Guide to Design & Document Your Homeschool. This book provides guidance for any professionals helping homeschoolers in the college admission process. Tests and the Rest listeners can use the coupon code HOMESCHOOL10 for 10% off this book AND anything else on the College UnMazed site. LINKS College UnMazed: Your Guide to Design & Document Your Homeschool How to Create Your School Profile As A Homeschooler RELATED EPISODES COLLEGE ADMISSIONS FOR HOMESCHOOLERS LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: GOOD VS. GREAT CRAFTING YOUR COLLEGE RESUME ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.  

Claudia Hammond is an award-winning writer and broadcaster. She is a Visiting Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Sussex and is the presenter of BBC Radio 4's All in the Mind. She has been awarded the President's Medal from the British Academy, the British Psychological Society's Public Engagement & Media Award, Mind's Making a Difference Award and the British Neuroscience Association's Public Understanding of Neuroscience Award. She is the author of Emotional Rollercoaster, Mind over Money, Time Warped, which won the Aeon Transmission Award and the BPS' Best Popular Science Book Award, and The Art of Rest, which was also shortlisted for the latter and was picked for Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month.In this episode we discuss the keys to kindness, how to be kinder to yourself, building a purpose-driven life, and strengthening relationships.The Keys to Kindness is OUT NOW: https://amzn.eu/d/1fFVsEzIf you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: unquestionablepod@gmail.comFind us here:Twitter: @unquestionpodInstagram: @unquestionablepodTik Tok: @unquestionablepodFacebook: @unquestionablepodcastYoutube: @unquestionablepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four years ago, Avon and Somerset Police offered Channel 4 unprecedented access to its Counter Corruption Unit, the people who police the police. The result is a three-part documentary series called To Catch A Copper. Emma Barnett speaks to Sarah Crew, Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police, about why she made the decision to let the cameras in, and the consequences of doing so.Bryony Gordon is the bestselling author of The Wrong Knickers, You Got This and Mad Girl. She won the MIND Making a Difference Award for changing the perception of mental health in the media, and even ran the London Marathon in her underwear! She joins Emma to discuss binge eating, OCD, menopause and her new book - Mad Woman. As the Israel-Gaza war enters its fifth month, we're looking at what the impact is on women and children. Tomorrow, Emma will hear from women in Israel. Today, she speaks to BBC Arabic journalist Dalia Haidar and Frances Leach from ActionAid to hear more about what life is like at the moment for Palestinian women and children in Gaza. The three-time Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has confirmed she will retire this year after the games in Paris. The 37-year-old, regarded as one of the greatest sprinters of all time, won the 100m title in 2008 and 2012. Former Team GB sprinter Katherine Merry joins Emma to discuss the announcement. Presenter: Emma Barnett Producer: Lottie Garton

#mentalhealth #depression #suicide #crisis #socialmedia CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES “A timely, introspective interview with the CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health, Dr Tara Chalakani….mental health, depression, social media, suicide…THIS interview is so opportune as 51% of us experience a mental health crisis…..” Calvin https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs 278 Interviews. GLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and join the other 4400 Subscribers. (You can find almost any subject, even AI) **  DR TARA CHALAKANI, CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health Group; 51% (of us) Experience Mental Health Crisis; Suicide; Stigma; Depression; Youth Mental Health Crisis PIX: Courtesy of Pexels, Ryanniel Masucol YouTube: https://youtu.be/Dpn1yOTmLpU CONTACTS: https://www.preferredbehavioral.org/ Dr Tara Chalakani: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tara-chalakani-943a4721/ BIO:   As the CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Group, Dr. Tara is a proud Latina that leads a dynamic and diverse organization that provides comprehensive and compassionate behavioral health services and substance use services to individuals and communities across the lifespan in New Jersey. She has a growth-minded and strategic vision for improving the quality, accessibility, and affordability of care, while fostering a trauma-informed and stigma-free culture within and beyond her organization. Dr. Tara is a seasoned clinician, educator, and public speaker with over 30 years of expansive experience in the healthcare field. She holds a Doctor of Psychology degree from Walden University, with a specialization in Behavioral Health Leadership. She is also an Associate Professor at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, a Member of CHIEF, a network for women leaders, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor by NBCC. Dr. Tara is a strategic leader who often says she has “a for profit brain and a non-profit heart.” She has won numerous awards and recognitions for her outstanding contributions to the mental health field, such as the Clinician of the Year and the You Make a Difference Award from NAMI. Dr. Tara has also made numerous television, podcast, and radio appearances to share her expertise and insights on a wide array of topics such as mental health, addictions, and trauma. Dr. Tara is passionate about mentoring professionals, elevating women in the workplace, normalizing discussion about mental health globally, raising awareness of the impact of trauma, and promoting overall health and wellness. She maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Monmouth County, New Jersey, where she specializes in trauma, relationships, female empowerment, higher consciousness, and self-actualization. She is an EMDR practitioner and a Jungian Sandplay therapist. Dr. Tara strives to inspire people and organizations to become the best version of themselves with warmth and compassion. ** WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIO AUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs” ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPq SPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeC APPLE PODCASTS BREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJ GOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfM POCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzait RADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw edits by Claudine Smith- Email: casproductions01@gmail.com

Welcome to episode 26 of the Nurtured by Nature podcast, today I'm delighted to be joined in conversation by the wonderful Helen Neave of Make it Wild.Large Landscape level Rewilding projects are gaining momentum across the UK & Europe, but Make It Wild are taking a slightly different approach, demonstrating Rewilding is possible & scalable for those with less land. Helen's amazing journey provides those of us that care about nature with inspiration & many reasons to be hopeful. We explore how her own concern about the biodiversity crisis, lead to her family deciding they were determined to do something to make a difference. From this humble beginning an incredible ecosystem has evolved encompassing trees, meadows, wetlands & equally importantly local communities, their army of volunteers & numerous other passionate people supporting them in a multitude of ways, that has created an explosion in biodiversity. In just over 10 years, they've demonstrated how nature can bounce back, to the extent 1 of their sites has now been designated a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation. As a beautiful reminder that change doesn't have to be complicated, Helen offers this simple wisdom to guide us all: “Love Nature & She'll Love You Back”!Learn more about Helen & Make It WildHelen, a retired consultant surgeon, has always been passionate about nature. As she & her husband, Chris, learnt more about the challenges facing nature, they decided they must do their bit to help & in 2011 they bought 26 acres as a family project to ‘give back to nature'.  They planted thousands of trees, sowed wild flower seeds, dug ponds & installed habitat boxes. The resulting explosion in biodiversity was stunning and inspired the couple to set up their business ‘Make it Wild' in 2017. With the mission statement “It's not our aim to protect nature, it's our purpose” the business exists to support biodiversity.  Make it Wild now looks after 9 sites in North Yorkshire, UK, totalling over 400 acres, all managed entirely for nature. They've planted 60,000 trees, restored wildflower meadows & wetland, protected ancient woodland, & rewilded uplands, helped by their conservation grazing team of Belted Galloway cows & Exmoor ponies. They offer a range of nature sponsorship and dedication opportunities to businesses and individuals; carbon offsetting through tree planting; woodland wellbeing activities, and an eco-friendly holiday cottage.  In February 2023 Make it Wild were awarded the Sustainability Award in the Hambleton Business Awards, and in September 2023 Helen and Chris were proud and excited to win a BBC Make a Difference Award for their work with Make it Wild.Website: www.makeitwild.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeitwildukFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/makeitwilderTikTok: @make.it.wildStay at Make It Wild in their eco-friendly holiday cottage: https://www.makeitwild.co.uk/heather-lThank you for being a part of this journey with me, please Subscribe to make sure you don't miss our future episodes, and share with your friends to help these messages ripple out across the world. More information about the Nurtured by Nature Podcast and our host Fiona MacKay: Fiona Mackay Photography WebsiteConnect with us and join the conversation on social media:Instagram @FionaMacKayPhotographyFacebook @FionaMacKayPhotographyTwitter @FiMacKay

Christine Alfons is a seasoned advocate for social change and gender equality, with a passion for child-led development and transformative initiatives. With an impressive track record spanning over 8 years, Christine's commitment to fostering positive change is remarkable.   As the Founder and Director of the Safe Engage Foundation since 2018, Christine has demonstrated visionary leadership by creating a unified mission that resonates with her team and stakeholders alike. Her expertise in managing programs efficiently and effectively has been instrumental in addressing pressing issues such as Female Genital Mutilation and Early, Forced, and Child Marriages.   Christine served as the Founding National Secretary of the Youth Anti-FGM Network Kenya (YANK) where she was able to support the establishment of YANK chapters in the 22 FGM-hotspot counties in Kenya. YANK introduced governance structures that have seen the youth network grow in influencing change towards the abandonment of FGM. Christine's advocacy extends beyond borders, as seen in her role as the Executive Committee member in Commonwealth Youth and Gender Equality Network (CYGEN), Christine took the lead on combating Child Early and Forced Marriage, exemplifying her commitment to youth-led advocacy. Her collaborative spirit comes to the forefront as she engaged with external organizations and played a pivotal role in high-level international discussions.   In recognition of her outstanding efforts, Christine has been honored with awards such as the Head of State Commendation Award and The International Alliance for Women's World of Difference Award. Her participation in various global conferences, including the Goalkeepers Convening and Women Deliver Conference, highlights her dedication to international collaboration.   Christine Alfons' journey is a testament to her tireless dedication to creating a world where gender equality thrives, harmful practices are abandoned, and the voices of children are amplified. Her inspiring leadership, advocacy prowess, and relentless pursuit of positive change continue to make a profound impact on the lives of women and children globally.   Her social media tools: twitter, instagram, and facebook.   The songs picked by all our guests can be found via  our playlist #walktalklisten here.    Please let me/us know via our email innovationhub@cwsglobal.org what you think about this new series. We would love to hear from you.   Please like/follow our Walk Talk Listen podcast and follow mauricebloem on twitter and instagram.  Or check us out on our website 100mile.org.  We also encourage you to check out the special WTL series Enough for All about an organization called CWS.  The 11th 100 mile walk campaign will continue until the summer, find more info via de 100mile.org website. Or go straight to our fundraising page.

Entrepreneurial journeys rarely go in a straight line. They have detours, divergences and often life outside the work journey impacts thinking, action and final goals. When one journey ends, another might start along the same path or go in a completely different direction. My guest on this episode is Vered Neta. A multi-hyphenate entrepreneur who has done several successful exits from companies she has created, Vered is now on a new journey that she chose because she wanted a new challenge. When that new path threw up a lot of road blocks, she pivoted and created another successful divergence. Take a listen as Vered and I discuss her journey, her favorite questions to ask when she gets stuck and how she hopes to help others who caregive for loved ones with Alzheimers with her latest book, Things We Do for Love, available wherever books are sold. Vered Neta has lived in three different countries for the last six decades, so tracing her origins is a thrilling quest. Nowadays, she lives in Tenerife on an off-the-grid finca, creating a self-sustained life for her and her partner while writing her novels and scripts. Her stories are character-driven dramas, giving voice to the untold stories of women and their triumphs in today's society. Her mission? To illuminate the world with kindness and positivity, one story at a time. Vered's words have touched countless lives through her multiple books on motivation and relationships. Her book "Financial Independence for Women" sold over 50,000 copies. In 2010, Vered was awarded the TIAW World of Difference Award, an award given to women whose efforts have advanced women's economic empowerment locally, regionally or worldwide.

Today's guest is Claudia Wheeler a United States Navy Veteran, an Elementary school teacher, founder of SALT Foundation, Inc., and a Russ Berrie Honoree which is from the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award. The Late Russell Berrie started the foundation in 1985 because Russell had a passion for giving back to humanity! The Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award has been recognizing changemakers in N.J. for 27 years! Claudia Wheeler discusses being a teacher, and how she started the non-profit SALT Foundation Inc. in 2017 which is a volunteer effort to provide food and supplies to food pantries, shelters, organizations, and churches. This volunteer effort rescues four tons of food weekly! The top contributors are Walmart, Trader Joe's, and Wegmans. Claudia discusses how she found out that she was nominated and how she felt receiving the award and the support from past honorees and the wonderful honorees for 2023 who are making a difference in their communities! Claudia also was GoFundMe Hero of the Month in August 2021. Betsy recommends going on the Russell Berrie Foundation website to learn more information and

Monette is an award-winning strategic advisor in the insurance business. Monette may be in the insurance business, but she does not sell insurance. She is in the business of protecting strong bottom lines and delivering sustainable long-term business solutions for her clients. Her tools are her depth of knowledge and her business acumen. ​Monette is known through her numerous accomplishments and awards both within the philanthropic world and the business community. Her philanthropic world and business world seem to fluidly collide and continuously be intertwined. Her two worlds are intimately linked and constitute the undeniable foundation of her success. In 2019, Monette was honored with the “Women Who Make a Difference” Award, which was remitted at the IWF World Leadership International Conference Gala. As chair of the Board of the Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University she has the honor to sit on the university's board. Monette is a founder of Genius 100™, an active and engaged community of 100 exceptionally imaginative and impactful human beings. It brings accomplished, compassionate minds together to re-imagine the future – and to implement creative initiatives to improve it.

Shaïna Silva  joins us to speak about the balance of balancing working for an enterprise while being an entrepreneur and the inspiration behind her company, SheBuilds Global Initiative. The award-winning entrepreneur, ecosystem architect, and digital transformation strategist is passionate about advocating for more women working in tech.She currently works on Market Strategy at Facebook leading a team of experts to define and operationalize scalable platform solutions for emerging markets. Before joining Facebook, Shaina served as the Director of Industry Accelerators at RocketSpace in San Francisco, where she designed and managed corporate innovation programs for Fortune 500 companies seeking to remain relevant in the advent of technological disruptions.In recognition of her work, service, and accomplishments, she's been awarded the Institute of Caribbean Studies' 30 under 30, Emerging Leaders Award, Babson College's "Nan-Langowitz Women Who Make a Difference Award", and is a proud recipient of "The Shelby Cullom Davis Entrepreneurship Prize."

Even in the modern world, women are often shaping their identities on marriage and motherhood. Those are personal choices but are not the only way to define oneself. In today's episode, we discuss an inspirational saga of a women leader who started a women oriented lifestyle magazine in East Africa and has constantly worked ons elf reflection to understand and define her identity. [00:43] - About Emelda Mwamanga Emelda is a serial entrepreneur, talk show host, and an actress from Tanzania. She has been recognized for her work as being one of Africa's most influential women in business and governance in 2015 top 50 women in management and 21 in Africa. Emelda has won the international “The World of Difference Award of the International Alliance for Women” and is the founder of the very first lifestyle magazine BANG in East Africa. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

After retiring from his accounting career, Jose turned his energies to educating and supporting local environmental and sustainability initiatives. He launched the Northeast Earth Coalition to encourage local sustainability in North Jersey Communities, holding workshops and training more than 750 volunteers who manage projects and community gardens in 11 towns. Jose has received the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award for his efforts on behalf of Northeast Earth Coalition.   The Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award recognizes New Jersey's most exceptional unsung heroes each year for remarkable work transforming their communities. Along with a monetary prize — $50,000 for the top winner, $25,000 for the second and third-place winners and $7,500 for runners-up — the awards, which are announced in a ceremony at Ramapo College, also provide a rare moment of public recognition for recipients' tireless efforts to help others. Russ Berrie created the Making a Difference Awards two decades ago, explaining to The New York Times, “It's another way of looking at philanthropy — inspiring people to look at themselves and what they can do for the community.”   LISTEN TO THE NEW JERSEY BUSINESS PODCAST ON: ITUNES: https://rb.gy/272hgw SPOTIFY: https://rb.gy/shk3fh  STITCHER: https://rb.gy/edqn27   WATCH THE NEW JERSEY BUSINESS PODCAST ON: YOUTUBE: https://rb.gy/k4uhj   FOLLOW THE NEW JERSEY BUSINESS PODCAST ON: INSTAGRAM: https://rb.gy/kho6uw FACEBOOK: https://rb.gy/mwazbg TIKTOK: https://rb.gy/ypy6y   FOLLOW NORTHEAST EARTH COALITION ON: WEBSITE: https://neearth.org/ INSTAGRAM: https://rb.gy/pscqo FACEBOOK: https://rb.gy/m1zkq   FOLLOW RUSSEL BERRIE FOUNDATION ON: WEBSITE: www.RussBerrieMakingADifferenceAward.org FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BerrieAwardNJ/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/berrieawardnj INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/berrieawardnj/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/russ-berrie-making-a-difference-award/   FOLLOW PAUL ON: INSTAGRAM: https://rb.gy/9xtpsq   TIKTOK: https://rb.gy/paecw    If you are feeling the love, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you are!! If you'd like to be featured on an episode go to: https://NewJerseyBusinessPodcast.Com This episode is sponsored by KEEP MY OFFICE CLEAN.  Learn more at: and https://keepmyofficeclean.com Tags: #entrepreneur #Businessowner #NJ #Environment #sustainability #communitygarden #NONPROFIT

Established in 1997 by the late Russell Berrie, the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honors New Jersey residents whose outstanding community service and heroic acts have made a substantial impact on the lives of others.The Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award is a signature program of the Russell Berrie Foundation, which carries out Russ Berrie's legacy and philanthropy by continuing to recognize New Jerseyans who are creating positive change in their communities. The Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award is managed by Ramapo College of New Jersey.https://russberriemakingadifferenceaward.org/@berrieawardnjThank you to our sponsors:Albert & Whitney CPAs:  awcpasllc.comShanghai Jazz: shanghaijazz.comMayo Performing Arts Center: mayoarts.org/events-calendarNJspots: NJspots.comMurphy, Schiller, Wilkes: murphyllp.comContact the show: mike@greetingsfromthegardenstate.comSupport the show

Our guest on this episode was Meredith Lee. Meredith is the Program Director of the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Awards. Not only is she a difference maker herself, but she is surrounded by difference-makers. In addition to discussing the awards program, we discussed ten traits of difference makers.   The Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award is a prestigious awards program that honors "unsung heroes" who demonstrate their passion and unstoppable commitment to serve the most vulnerable. Since the inception of the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award in 1997, there have been over 400 honorees who've received more than $4 million in cash awards. Their work is improving people's lives and making communities stronger. This year, eleven outstanding changemakers were honored at the 27th Anniversary Award Ceremony. They received awards totaling $160,000.   VISIT https://russberriemakingadifferenceaward.org/ for more information.   WATCH the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lGZotY0FZa8   LISTEN to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Google, or  iHeartRadio.   Conversations About Conversations is a show that helps people be more effective in their conversations, their business relationships, and in the projects and endeavors that they lead. The goal is to make the business world a better place one conversation at a time.   Conversations About Conversations – Episode 299 #ConversationsAboutConversations #podcast

“Helping is healing” ~Jodi O'Donnell This is a true hope-giving episode with a true professional HOPE GIVER Jodi O'Donnell.In this episode, Jodi & I speak about: Appreciating Simplicity “Too much” overloadThe Phone Book Soul connections -Leading with ServitudeThe gift of being an observer -Initiation into consciousness through lightning and tragedy?The Mystery of an Aura Reading?Awakening to the ability to help others and create an impactThe Support of Women who believed in JodiThe stepping stones of spirit -Losing her husband to ALS.The honor of BEING a caregiverBeing a HOPE GIVER is a mission for life & so much more…Jodi O'Donnell-Ames is a national speaker, author, coach, and tireless advocate for Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). She is also the founder and board member of Hope Loves Company, a non-profit organization committed to providing educational and emotional support to children and young adults who have had or have a loved one battling ALS in their lives. She lives with her husband Benton in Titusville, NJ. Their children, all young adults, have lost a parent to ALS before age 11. Jodi has written two books, The Stars that Shine and Someone I Love has ALS. She was chosen as People Magazine's "Hero Among Us" and is the recipient of many awards including the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award, the AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) Founder's Award, the TIAA Difference Maker Award, the New Jersey Governors Jefferson Award, the TCNJ Alumni Humanitarian Award and the Princeton/Mercer Chamber of Commerce Women in Achievement Award. In addition, she was invited to give a TEDx talk on “Leading a Life with Purpose.”You can learn more about her by following her on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joaspeakson/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jodonnellames?lang=esLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-o-donnell-ames/TEDx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5o_Fn39tskPodcast produced by Brilliant Futures Productions.Sponsored by Delaflor Teachings Int.

Program Director Meredith Lee of the Russ Berrie Making A Difference Award program discusses the history behind the award and the legacy of the amazing Russ Berrie as founder of The Russ Berrie Company specializing in designing gifts, home decor and children's products distributed through retail outlets worldwide! The program recognizes changemakers for 30+ years established by the late Russell Berrie hosted by Ramapo College of New Jersey and the awards honor New Jersey residents whose outstanding community service & heroic acts have made a substantial impact of the lives of others & creating positive change in their communities and has recognized 408 honorees and 21 counties since 1997! Find out who's making an impact, who will be awarded this year and how you can make a difference at www.russberriemakingadifferenceaward.org today! #meredithlee #russberrie #programdirector #therussberriefoundation #russberriemakingadifferenceaward #therussberriecompany #ramapocollege #newjersey #communityservice #gifts #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner#themikewagnershow #mikewagnermeredithlee #themikewagnershowmeredithlee     --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/support

Program Director Meredith Lee of the Russ Berrie Making A Difference Award program discusses the history behind the award and the legacy of the amazing Russ Berrie as founder of The Russ Berrie Company specializing in designing gifts, home decor and children's products distributed through retail outlets worldwide! The program recognizes changemakers for 30+ years established by the late Russell Berrie hosted by Ramapo College of New Jersey and the awards honor New Jersey residents whose outstanding community service & heroic acts have made a substantial impact of the lives of others & creating positive change in their communities and has recognized 408 honorees and 21 counties since 1997! Find out who's making an impact, who will be awarded this year and how you can make a difference at ⁠www.russberriemakingadifferenceaward.org⁠ today! #meredithlee #russberrie #programdirector #therussberriefoundation #russberriemakingadifferenceaward #therussberriecompany #ramapocollege #newjersey #communityservice #gifts #iheartradio #spreaker #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner#themikewagnershow #mikewagnermeredithlee #themikewagnershowmeredithlee --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/support

•LaVell R. Nero is CEO and Founder of Alternative Management and Marketing Group; an independently owned entertainment management and marketing company specializing in helping independent artists, writers and small businesses gain awareness and maximized exposure through various entertainment and marketing mediums. •LaVell has more than 51 years of experience in the Gospel Music Industry and over 20 years in the Independent Artist Entertainment Management and Marketing business. •Since 2015 he has been “The Road to the Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards Celebration Musical for Detroit, MI. In 2019 received WrighteousRecords “The Faithful” Award for outstanding Leadership and Service to the Gospel Community. Also, in 2019 received the “Making the Difference” Award for dedicated years of outstanding service and commitment in the Gospel Industry Community. LaVell has many more awards and acknowledgements over the years for his work in the Gospel Music Industry. •Please send me an email sharing your thoughts about this show segment also if you have any suggestions of future guests you would like to hear on the show. Send an email to letstalk2gmg@gmail.com •You may also “like” and share the podcast episode; or you may Subscribe to be alerted when the newest show is published. •NEW RADIO SHOW ON INTERNET RADIO STATION WMRM-DB SATURDAY MORNING 9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST •The Podcast and Radio show is heard anywhere in the World! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/letstalk2gmg-ansonia/message

Welcome to season 3, episode 7 of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. This week I am joined by a special guest co-host, the incredible Fred Wasiak, founder and president of The Food Bank of South Jersey as well as Inspire Change Honoree for the 2023 International Changemakers Forum. Together, Fred and I interview Steven Cohen. Steven is the author of Leading FromWithin: A Guide to Maintaining Your Effectiveness Through Meditation as well as co-founder and chair of the board of Meditation4Leadership which brings the benefits of mindfulness and meditation practices to the workplace. Along with his zen practices, he has a very successful career as a lawyer, being Manager of the Global Emerging Business Technology Practice at Morgan, Lewis, & Bockius, LLP.  Steven traces his first experience practicing concentration back to playing team sports in his early years, though he had not yet explored meditation. He was first exposed to yoga in response to debilitating back problems for which he sought a cure. Steven described the experience as “a life problem disguised as a back problem”. He explains that though yoga helped his back problems, once he paid more attention to the minute of meditation in the beginning of the session, he began a new journey to mindfulness. This increased focus on meditation helped him stay present, rather than focusing too much on the past or future.  He states, “coming back to the breath can be a metaphor for coming back to what is important”. Steven is a firm believer in letting go of judgment in order to reap the full benefits of meditation. Once he was able to release his self judgements and doubts through practicing meditation, his legal practice tripled and has maintained its level since. He emphasizes that this did not occur because of meditation, but because of the benefits which came from meditation. Steven cites the reasons why people don't meditate as lack of exposure, if exposed, not resonating with the language used, and a fundamental misunderstanding of what meditation really is. If you wish to open your mind to a practice such as meditation, he suggests meditating not to become a better meditator, but to become a better version of yourself.Learn more about how Meditation4Leadership is bringing the art of mindfulness and mediation to the workplace and helping staff teams at multiple large organizations. Take a listen to Steven's answer to the question, what is a lesson you learned that you can share with both a young and seasoned changemaker.Next week, I interview Meredith Lee, Program Director for the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award. Do you have a story to share? If so, reach out to Jodi at jodi@todayisthedayliveit.com.Website: https://todayisthedayliveit.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/todayistheday/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todayisthedayJodi is also the CEO and co-founder of the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation. To learn more visit: www.applaudourkids.org, Facebook, InstagramSign-up for our mailing list, schedule a conversation with Jodi or ask a Changemaker a question: jodi@todayisthedayliveit.comHave a great week everyone!

Today's guest experienced a “trifecta of trauma” when three experiences of death and illness affected her family within just 10 months. These experiences led her to a revelation and the discovery of her life's purpose. Join us as Lisa Honig Buksbaum, the author of “SOARING Into Strength,” shares her personal story as well as thoughts on how trauma can actually foster resilience. To learn more --or read the transcript -- please visit the episode page. Guest Bio Lisa Honig Buksbaum, MAPP, MBA, is an author, social entrepreneur, and Positive Psychology thought leader. Lisa is a passionary: a visionary driven by great passion and action. An intuitive healer, well-loved inspirational speaker, and expert workshop leader and facilitator, Lisa has shared her wisdom with thousands of people throughout the world. Three experiences with death and illness in her family during a 10-month period motivated her to launch Soaringwords, a nonprofit organization devoted to inspiring children, families, adults, seniors, and healthcare professionals to take active roles in self-healing to experience greater physical, emotional, and mental well-being. She is the author of “SOARING into Strength: Love Transcends Pain,” her debut memoir. Lisa graduated with honors from The University of Pennsylvania and holds an MBA in Marketing from Columbia University Graduate School of Business and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from The University of Pennsylvania. She has a certificate in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and a certificate from the American Institute for Mental Imagery. Lisa is President-Elect of the International Positive Psychology Association's (IPPA) Health and Wellbeing Division, is on the Advisory Board of the Global Positive Health Initiative, and serves on the Board of the Coincidence Project. She's been featured as an expert on ABC News, Fortune's Small Business, USA Today, Delta Sky magazine, and CEO to Watch in The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Lisa was a columnist for Inc. magazine. She was the non-celebrity winner of the Lives That Make a Difference Award from A&E Television Networks, and won a National Mothering That Works Award from Working Mother Media. She was inducted into the YMCA Academy of Women Achievers Hall of Fame. She was on the board of Advertising Women of New York, the leading organization for executive women in communications; board of directors of The New York Women's Agenda; board of the Alumnae Committee for Columbia University Graduate School of Business; and the advisory board for the Center for Business Womens' Research in Washington, D.C. She has led professional development workshops at dozens of Fortune 500 companies such as Accenture, Cigna, Cisco, Deloitte, Lilly, Meta, Google, Johnson & Johnson, JPMorgan Chase, New York Life, SONY, Verizon, and Viacom. Lisa lives in New York City with her husband Jacob. Her pride and joy are her two grown sons, Jonathan and Joshua, daughter-in-law Evelyn, and adorable grandbaby Charlotte. She gets her energy from swimming each day and connecting with people in fun and meaningful ways.  Inside Mental Health Podcast Host Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

H2Ocean's executives, Eddie Kolos and Scott Stier, made it to the guest list of Mass Market Retailers' annual 'People Who Made A Difference' awards ceremony this year. Want to know what they did to deserve this? Just visit their company's website! More details here https://h2ocean.com H2Ocean LLC 7938 Southwest Jack James Drive, Stuart, Florida 34997, United States Website http://www.h2ocean.com Email Eddie@h2ocean.com

“Human rights are held by all persons equally, universally and forever.Human rights are the basic standards without which people cannot live in dignity.These rights are inalienable. This means you cannot lose these rights just as you cannot cease to be a human.“                                                                                                                                          - The World As It Could Be In this episode, we learn from Sandy Sohcot and Ellen Sebastian Chang of The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program. We also learn about a collaboration between TWAICB and Talaterra that will help environmental professionals from diverse fields advance their work within a human rights framework.What circumstances led to the creation of The World As It Could Be?How do Sandy and Ellen introduce people to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?How have they strengthened the relationship between community members and law enforcement?How is The World As It Could Be and Talaterra collaborating to help environmental professionals view their environmental work through a human rights framework?These questions will be answered in this episode.We begin with Sandy explaining how The World As It Could Be, got its start.(A quick note to our regular listeners. This episode is a little longer than our usual episode.)LINKSThe World As It Could Be (TWAICB)TWAICB FacebookTWAICB Instagram (@TWAICB)TWAICB LinkedInJoin TWAICB Email ListAlameda County Deputy Sheriffs Activities League (DSAL)Rex FoundationRegister for Amplify Your Practice for People and the Planet (begins January 19, 2023). Join Sandy Sohcot and Ellen Sebastian Change of The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program to amplify the impact of your environmental education practice.In this workshop, you'll consider your educational objectives and the impact your programs have on people and the planet. You will engage in conversation about the fundamental purpose of environmental education and reflect on how the Universal Declaration of Human Rights connects with your practice and environmental education overall.Pre-enroll yourself (pre-enrollment ends January 1, 2023)Pre-enroll yourself and a colleague (pre-enrollment ends January 1, 2023)(Note: Regular Registration begins on January 2, 2023. Check back here for links on January 2.)___________________________________________ABOUT SANDY SOHCOTDirector and originator of The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program. Sandy holds a California Lifetime Teaching Credential. In July 2001, Sandy became Executive Director of the Rex Foundation and served as in that capacity through 2013, to help renew the Foundation in the absence of direct Grateful Dead concert funding. In 2006, as part of her work, Sandy developed The World As It Could Be initiative to raise awareness about the human rights framework. The initial work evolved to become a full program with curriculum that includes the creative arts as a vital part of teaching about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Since January 2014, Sandy has been Director of TWAICB, now a program of the Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs' Activities League (DSAL). Sandy has been active in the small business and women's communities of San Francisco. She co-founded the Women's Leadership Alliance, and is past president of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. In July 1999, the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women honored Sandy with their Women Who Make a Difference Award. Sandy served as a Commissioner on the San Francisco Human Rights Commission 2004 – 2008.___________________________________________ABOUT ELLEN SEBASTIAN CHANG:Ellen Sebastian Chang (she/her), whose creative practice spans 45 years, is a storied figure in the performing arts, as a multi-disciplinary director (theater, opera, dance, and installation) arts educator, and lighting designer. "I create as a director, producer, writer, and teaching artist.  I began my theater practice as a lighting technician (Berkeley Stage Company) and designer. In 1981, I shifted to directing/writing/creating devised experimental performances with the premiere of Your Place is No Longer with Us which followed a ten-year-old biracial girl throughout a Victorian mansion in San Francisco.  In 1986, I was the co-founder/co-artistic director of LIFE ON THE WATER, a national and internationally known presenting and producing organization at San Francisco's Fort Mason Center. In the 21st century, with Deep Waters Dance Theater I have co-created 14 Episodes of "House/Full of Blackwomen," in 2020 episode 14 called New Chitlin Circuitry: a reparations vaudeville; “How to Fall in Love in A Brothel” interactive installation, performances and short film with Sunhui Chang and Maya Gurantz commissioned by Catherine Clark Gallery;  “A Hole In Space (Oakland Redux) created with Maya Gurantz connecting to Oakland neighborhoods via 24-hour video portal; Consulting Producer for “Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley” HBO and interviewee; “Fabulation”  by Lynne Nottage Lorraine Hansberry Theater with Margo Hall and Daveed Diggs. Lost and Found Sound with The Kitchen Sisters. Since 2006 as the ongoing Creative Director and Teaching Artist for The World As It Could Be Human Rights Education Program (TWAICB) I co-created curriculum and a series of successful initiatives employing the creative arts to deepen learning about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and its principles. My perspective is an ongoing desire to engage creatively and collaboratively, to make works that connect us across disciplines, cultures, class, and break through our fears by challenging our learned beliefs. I have collaborated with and directed the works of KITKA, Gamelan Sekar Jaya, Eisa Davis, Youth Speaks, Holly Hughes, Word for Word, Center for Digital Story Telling, Fauxnique, Magic Theater, Lorraine Hansberry Theater, The Kitchen Sisters, Bill Talen, Anne Galjour, Felonious with One Ring Zero, Robert Karimi and George Coates Performance Works."Between 2013-2017, she was the co-owner and events planner for the award-winning West Oakland restaurant FuseBOX, with co-owner and Chef Sunhui Chang.She is currently serving as Resident Owner and Board Member for East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative/Advisor for Esther's Orbit Room Project/Artist Housing.She is a recipient of awards and grants from Creative Capital, MAP Fund, A Blade of Grass Fellowship in Social Engagement, Art Matters, Kenneth Rainin Foundation, NEA,  MAP Fund, Creative Work Fund, California Arts Council, Sam Mazza Foundation and Zellerbach Family Community Arts Fund.Diversity and Social/Human Justice Work through the Arts with Ellen Sebastian ChangFishing Lessons, a digital storytelling project in collaboration with StoryCenter MUSIC:So Far So Close by Jahzzar is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike License.

 — “Strength and greatness reside at the core of your being, regardless of any circumstances that are happening in your life. It can be so easy to lose touch with that reality, especially in the midst of challenges. You are not alone. No matter what challenges you are facing in your life or with those closest to you, please remember that you have inner resources to help you connect to that still, small voice that resides at your core—a voice that, if you let it, can help you find the peace and strength not only to survive but to thrive.” Valeria interviews Lisa Honig Buksbaum  — the author of “SOARING Into Strength: Love Transcends Pain.” Author, social entrepreneur, and Positive Psychology thought leader, Lisa is a passionary: a visionary driven by great passion and action. An intuitive healer, well-loved inspirational speaker, and expert workshop leader and facilitator, Lisa has shared her wisdom with thousands of people throughout the world. Three experiences with death and illness in her family during a ten-month period motivated her to launch Soaringwords, a not-for-profit organization devoted to inspiring children, families, adults, seniors, and health care professionals to take active roles in self-healing to experience greater physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Since 2000, Lisa has shared Soaringwords' SOARING into Strength Positive Health Initiatives with more than 500,000 people. Audiences around the world have resonated with her candor, wisdom, and biting humor as she shared her personal tragedies and triumphs as a way to motivate others during difficult times. Lisa graduated with honors from The University of Pennsylvania; holds an MBA in Marketing from Columbia University Graduate School of Business; and a Masters of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) from The University of Pennsylvania. She has a certificate in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and a certificate from the American Institute for Mental Imagery. Lisa is President-Elect of the International Positive Psychology Association's (IPPA) Health & Wellbeing Division; is on the Advisory Board of the Global Positive Health Initiative; and also serves on the Board of the Coincidence Project. She's been featured as an expert on ABC News, Fortune Small Business, USA Today, Delta Sky magazine, and CEO to Watch in The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Lisa was a columnist for Inc. magazine. She was the non-celebrity winner for the Lives That Make a Difference Award from A&E Television Networks, and won a National Mothering That Works Award from Working Mother Media. She was inducted into the YMCAAcademy of Women Achievers Hall of Fame. She was on the board of Advertising Women of New York, the leading organization for executive women in communications; board of directors of The New York Women's Agenda; board of the Alumnae Committee for Columbia University Graduate School of Business; and the advisory board for the Center for Business Womens' Research in Washington D.C. To learn more about Lisa Honig Buksbaum and her work, please visit: soaringintostrength.com             — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well. 

MPF Discussion with Rúna Magnúsdóttir A New Paradigm For Gender Equality with Rúna MagnúsdóttirAbout Rúna Leadership Coach, Speaker, Author and MentorRúna Magnúsdóttir, (a.k.a. Runa Magnus) is the new paradigmleadership coach and mentor founder and CEO The ChangeMakers, co-creator of #NoMoreBoxes The TransformationalMovement, the Antidote to Division and Black and White Thinking. She is the creator and host of The Change Makers Podcast and an inspirational international speaker, strategist and author from Iceland.Known for her humour and a keen sense and insight into human behaviour, Rúna is known for her ability to create an open space for different kinds of conversations in a way that participants feel safe and inclusive.She is the author of the books and programmes, Branding Your X-factor and co-author of The Story of Boxes, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. - and the creator of The Game of Boxes, the game that expands, challenges and helps humanity to break free from their social conditioning.She has received a number of international awards, including TIAWThe 100 World of Difference Award 2009, The Leadership Awardfrom The Network for Transformational Leaders 2019, The EU-WIIN2011 Awards for Capacity Building just to name a few. Rúna currently dedicates her work to guiding, mentoring and coaching leaders and the new paradigm politicians, supporting them to become the change they want to see in their world.On this episode of My Perfect Failure (A New Paradigm For Gender Equality) We are joined by the fantastic Rúna Magnúsdóttir.  Rúna is all about change and transformation, she is an advocate that we are all blessed with a Gift unique to each and every one of us.Rúna explains how Gender-based behaviour and values are a social construct – a Box to put us in disguised as a liberating force or a method to understand each other.Rúna believes that when you came to earth, you promised to be something or do something. Don't let the socially constructed nature of your gender steal that promise. Be your unique and wonderful self in all its glorious shades of brilliance, realise your gift. Some of the areas we cover.⦁We are all born with a gift⦁The limitations of Social Constructs ⦁We discuss Rúna book, The Story of Boxes, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly: The Secret to Human Liberation, Peace and Happiness⦁Why being nice changes our frequency⦁Transformation Grab your copy off: The Story of Boxes, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly: The Secret to Human Liberation, Peace and Happiness⦁https://www.amazon.co.uk/Story-Boxes-Good-Bad-Ugly-ebook/dp/B07K7SJML2/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=R%C3%BAna+Magn%C3%BAsd%C3%B3ttir&qid=1668276480&sr=8-2Connect with Rúna⦁https://runamagnus.comBook your place on the game of Boxes Game⦁https://thegameofboxes.worldJoin the Game of Boxes Movement⦁https://nomoreboxesmovement.comThe Change Makers Podcasthttps://www.runamagnus.com/podcastPlease Leave A ReviewLike this show? Please leave us a review here, even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!Paul: Contact Details ·         Work with me: paul@myperfectfailure.com·         MPF Website: http://www.myperfectfailure.com/ ·         Insta: follow: https://www.instagram.com/myperfectfailure/  ·         Twitter: https://twitter.com/failure_perfect ·         Facebook MPF Private Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/377418129517757/

In this episode, you'll be taken on a journey through the exceptional life of  Arne Vainio, as he shares stories of growing up Finnish and Ojibwe, his journey to becoming a physician, and how sauna has shaped his life.    Arne's origin story: 00:05:02:00 Arne on his family history: 00:15:18:12 Arne's journey to become a physician: 00:39:50:23 Why sauna? : 00:52:19:29 Arne's sweet, sweet wisdom: 01:03:01:19   About Arne Vainio Arne Vainio, M.D. was born to a Finnish father and an Ojibwe mother, one of seven children. When he was four years old, his father died by suicide and poverty for his family followed. He credits less than a double handful of people for changing his course and advises we are all that person for someone who might be lost.    -Bartender, auto body shop worker, lumberjack, sawmill worker, farmhand in high school through early twenties.  -Heavy equipment operator age 18-27. Superintendent for a construction company working in multiple states.  -Professional firefighter/Paramedic 1985-1988, Virginia, Minnesota.  -University of Minnesota, Duluth Medical School 1990-1994.  -Seattle Indian Health Board//Providence Hospital family practice residency 1994-1997.  -Family Practice physician on the Fond du Lac reservation 1997-present.    -IHS National Directors Award 2008-2009. -National Diabetes Physicians Recognition Award 2010. -Early Distinguished Career Alumni Award, Minnesota Medical Foundation, 2008. -KBJR Making a Difference Award 2013. -Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Hero Award 2016 -Finalist for Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians Physician of the Year 2017 -Association of American Indian Physicians Physician of the Year 2017 -Columnist for News From Indian Country 2007 through 2019.  -Featured in the 2009 Emmy nominated American Indian Health documentary film "Walking into the Unknown" -Featured on We Are Healers, video segments aimed at getting Native American students into health professions -Columnist for Indianz.com 2016-2021.  -Health Matters segment on Native Report on Public Television since early 2016 -In the Spirit of Medicine Radio program since April, 2018- November, 2021.  -Member at Large on the Board of Directors for the Association of American Indian Physicians 2019-2020.  -Board of Directors WDSE Public Television in Duluth, Minnesota 2012-present.

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 800 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more NEWS DUMP. Recap of the BREAKING NEWS of SUPREME COURT OVERTURNING ABORTION   Tim Wise, whom scholar and philosopher Cornel West calls, “A vanilla brother in the tradition of (abolitionist) John Brown,” is among the nation's most prominent antiracist essayists and educators. He has spent the past 25 years speaking to audiences in all 50 states, on over 1000 college and high school campuses, at hundreds of professional and academic conferences, and to community groups across the nation. He has also lectured internationally in Canada and Bermuda, and has trained corporate, government, law enforcement and medical industry professionals on methods for dismantling racism in their institutions. Wise's antiracism work traces back to his days as a college activist in the 1980s, fighting for divestment from (and economic sanctions against) apartheid South Africa. After graduation, he threw himself into social justice efforts full-time, as a Youth Coordinator and Associate Director of the Louisiana Coalition Against Racism and Nazism: the largest of the many groups organized in the early 1990s to defeat the political candidacies of white supremacist and former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke. From there, he became a community organizer in New Orleans' public housing, and a policy analyst for a children's advocacy group focused on combatting poverty and economic inequity. He has served as an adjunct professor at the Smith College School of Social Work, in Northampton, MA., and from 1999-2003 was an advisor to the Fisk University Race Relations Institute in Nashville, TN. Wise is the author of seven books, including his highly-acclaimed memoir, White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son, as well as Dear White America: Letter to a New Minority, and Under the Affluence: Shaming the Poor, Praising the Rich and Sacrificing the Future of America. His forthcoming book, White LIES Matter: Race, Crime and the Politics of Fear in America, will be released in 2018. His essays have appeared on Alternet, Salon, Huffington Post, Counterpunch, Black Commentator, BK Nation, Z Magazine and The Root, which recently named Wise one of the “8 Wokest White People We Know.” Wise has been featured in several documentaries, including “The Great White Hoax: Donald Trump and the Politics of Race and Class in America,” and “White Like Me: Race, Racism and White Privilege in America,” both from the Media Education Foundation. He also appeared alongside legendary scholar and activist, Angela Davis, in the 2011 documentary, “Vocabulary of Change.” In this public dialogue between the two activists, Davis and Wise discussed the connections between issues of race, class, gender, sexuality and militarism, as well as inter-generational movement building and the prospects for social change. Wise is also one of five persons—including President Barack Obama—interviewed for a video exhibition on race relations in America, featured at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC. Additionally, his media presence includes dozens of appearances on CNN, MSNBC and NPR, feature interviews on ABC's 20/20 and CBS's 48 Hours, as well as videos posted on YouTube, Facebook and other social media platforms that have received over 20 million views. His podcast, “Speak Out with Tim Wise,” launched this fall and features weekly interviews with activists, scholars and artists about movement building and strategies for social change. Wise graduated from Tulane University in 1990 and received antiracism training from the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond, in New Orleans. Dana Suskind, MD, is a pediatric otolaryngologist who specializes in hearing loss and cochlea implantation. She directs the University of Chicago Medicine's Pediatric Hearing Loss and Cochlear Implant program. Recognized as a national thought leader in early language development, Dr. Suskind has dedicated her research and clinical life to optimizing foundational brain development and preventing early cognitive disparities and their lifelong impact. She is founder and co-director of the TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health, which aims to create a population-level shift in the knowledge and behavior of parents and caregivers to optimize the foundational brain development in children from birth to five years of age, particularly those born into poverty. Her book "Thirty Million Words: Building a Child's Brain" was published in 2015. Dr. Suskind has received several awards for her work, including the Weizmann Women for Science Vision and Impact award, the SENTAC Gray Humanitarian Award, the LENA Research Foundation Making a Difference Award, the Chairman's Award from the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in 2018, and the John D. Arnold, MD Mentor Award for Sustained Excellence from the Pritzker School of Medicine. Connect with Dr. Dana Suskind at @drdanasuskind. 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Jodi talks about the WHY of her new podcast and why you should tune-in! Jodi O'Donnell-Ames is a national speaker, empowerment and wellness coach and tireless advocate for Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). She is also the founder of Hope Loves Company, a non-profit organization committed to providing educational and emotional support to children and young adults who have had or have a loved one battling ALS in their lives. She lives with her husband Benton in Titusville, NJ. Their children, all young adults, have lost a parent to ALS before the age of 11. Jodi has written two books, The Stars that Shine and Someone I Love has ALS. She was chosen as People Magazine's "Hero Among Us” and is the recipient of many awards including the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award, the AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) Founder's Award, the TIAA Difference Maker Award, the New Jersey Governors Jefferson Award, the TCNJ Alumni Humanitarian Award and the Princeton/Mercer Chamber of Commerce Women in Achievement Award. In addition, she was invited to give a Tedx talk on Leading a Life with Purpose. https://www.ted.com/talks/jodi_o_donnell_ames_living_a_life_with_purpose/up-next Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKoshpecmco On the Today Show: https://www.today.com/video/hope-to-it-kids-learn-to-cope-with-parents-als-at-camp-696665667876

Listeners, we're back this week with Lizbeth Ramirez.Lizbeth Ramirez has an extensive work history including having worked 11 sessions of the General Assembly at the Illinois State Capital and approximately three years in City Council of Chicago. Lizbeth served as a staff member for Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan for seven years overseeing chamber operations, committees and House Floor Liaison. Lizbeth currently serves as the Executive Director for the Democrats for the Illinois House under Speaker of the House Emanuel Chris Welch.In addition to her direct experience in government, Lizbeth has served as in-house lobbyist for Commonwealth Edison in Springfield, Cook County and the City of Chicago. Among numerous accomplishments an in-house Lobbyist, Lizbeth, worked to ensure the passage of the Future Energy Jobs (FEJA) legislation in 2016. Lizbeth oversaw ComEd's Chicago North Redevelopment project from beginning to end, engaging local elected officials, community advocates and worked closely with the local aldermen to address community concerns. Lizbeth also provided the company with support as the community liaison for the north side Chicago, overseeing 19 wards from community issues, sponsorships, community engagement and promoting the Company's brand with initiatives to promote STEAM education, social responsibility and grants for renewable energy.Most recently, Lizbeth has volunteered her time as the Hispanic Star Chicago Hub Leader under the We Are All Human Foundation, where she organized volunteers in over 10 communities in Chicago to provide food and essential items to those in need, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through this work, Lizbeth received the Making the Difference Award presented by Telemundo Chicago and highlighted as Chicago's Very Own by WGN-TV. Among other public recognitions, Lizbeth was named “Best In-House Lobbyist” by Capital Fax as a first-year lobbyist, along with being named to Negocios Now's “Latino 40 under 40” in Chicago. During our conversation, we talked about:Her immigration storyHer interest in politicsStudying in MexicoBeing the only Latina in roomsHer new foundationAnd much more... This  episode is brought to you by MagicMind is the world's first productivity drink.

Bridget Cutler is the founder and executive director of Moms Helping Moms Foundation — a New Jersey nonprofit, baby supply and diaper bank. She founded Moms Helping Moms 2011 shortly after she had her first child. While still adjusting to new motherhood, Bridget read a magazine article that changed her life. It was about a mother who decided to give her child up for adoption because she couldn't stand to hear her crying from hunger. She was overcome with the thought that no mother should ever be faced with that choice, and no child should ever go hungry. She started collecting and distributing baby items from her garage in Hoboken. Since that day in 2011, Ms. Cutler has grown Moms Helping Moms Foundation from a small initiative to a thriving nonprofit that distributes hundreds of thousands of items, including diapers, clothing, strollers, safe sleep solutions, books to low-income families annually.B•Inspired EpisodeMs. Cutler was recognized as a CNN Hero in 2015; received the New Jersey Governor's Jefferson Award in the Founders / Innovators Category in 2018 for her leadership, dedication, and commitment to addressing childhood poverty; and received a Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award in 2019.Ms. Cutler earned her Bachelor's of Science in Accounting from Fairfield University, and her Masters in Elementary Education from @montclairstateu Montclair State University. Prior to working at Moms Helping Moms Foundation, Ms. Cutler worked as a CPA at Ernst and Young, JP Morgan and Luxor Capital Group in NYC.B•INSPIRED is a audio/video Podcast where we bring you real stories from folks just like you and I who share stories of love and loss, struggles and perserverance, laughter and tears and overcoming adversity!

JODI O'DONNELL-AMES; ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Support (Hope Loves Company); Author, Teacher, Exercise, Conscious Eating, Empowerment Coach, Speaker, College of NJ,'88 BIO; Jodi O'Donnell-Ames is a professional speaker, wellness and empowerment coach, #author #podcaster and tireless advocate for Lou Gehrig's disease, or #ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). She is also the founder and current board member of Hope Loves Company, a non-profit organization committed to providing educational and emotional support to children and young adults who have had or have a loved one battling ALS in their lives. She lives with her husband Benton in Titusville, NJ. Their children, all young adults, have lost a parent to ALS before the age of 11. Jodi has written two books, The Stars that Shine and Someone I Love has ALS. She was chosen as People Magazine's "Hero Among Us” and is the recipient of many awards including the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award, the AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) Founder's Award, the TIAA Difference Maker Award, the New Jersey Governors Jefferson Award, the TCNJ Alumni Humanitarian Award and the Princeton/Mercer Chamber of Commerce Women in Achievement Award. In addition, she was invited to give a Tedx talk on Leading a Life with Purpose. She is the host of her podcast, Gratitude to Latitude, Stories of Resilience and Hope and is also a delegate at the 2021 United Nations Conference of Women. CONTACTS; LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-o-donnell-ames-8b955a40/ joaspeakson.com (Company Website) hopelovescompany.org (Company Website) https://www.joaspeakson.com/podcasts Find me on Twitter, FB. LI and Instagram See me on the Today Show: https://www.today.com/video/hope-to-it-kids-learn-to-cope-with-parents-als-at-camp-696665667876 Tedx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5o_Fn39tsk Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKoshpecmco Steve Adubato: https://steveadubato.org/supporting-youth-who-lost-loved-ones-to-als.html

Starting her career as an NFL cheerleader and managing publicity for the Raiders, Nicole Rodrigues ventured into the world of public relations head-first. With over 21+ years of experience in PR and becoming a powerhouse founder of two companies, NRPR Group and the Young Dreamers Foundation, Nicole has paved the way as a public relations and marketing pro. In addition to being a CEO, Nicole is also the host of the Youtube show Beverly Hills's Boss, and author of the Beverly Hill's Boss book. Listen to how her purpose origin story has not only led her to making an impact within her own career, but also within the careers of the next generation leaders. Bio: samantha@nrprgroup.com Nicole Rodrigues, founder and CEO of NRPR Group, is a recognized public relations expert, digital and social media marketing pro with 20+ years of experience under her belt. In her tenure, she has developed and successfully executed strategic campaigns for some of the biggest names in business, including: Yahoo!, Dolby, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony PlayStation, Hulu, M-GO, Toon Hero, Demand Media, Heal, MOBITV and the Oakland (now Las Vegas) Raiders. Nicole has repeatedly been celebrated as an innovative leader in her industry, most recently as a Stevie Award winner for Communications, Investor Relations, or PR Executive of the Year. She was also awarded PR Daily's “PR Professional of the Year” Award (2019), Bulldog Reporter's “Stars of PR - PR Professional Who Makes a Difference” Award (2018), a Gold Award for “Public or Media Relations Professional of the Year” in Bulldog Reporter's “Stars of PR,” and PR News' Top 50 Game Changers in Public Relations (2017). These awards are confirmation of her mission to meaningfully disrupt the way in which public relations are done in the modern era. In 2017, Nicole launched NRPR Group's Corporate Social Responsibility Program: Make It Happen, which blossomed into her second venture, the Young Dreamers Foundation. Young Dreamers is Nicole's answer to the next generation in need of positive role models they can admire (industry leaders, celebrities, athletes, etc.) and the tools necessary to help them thrive forward through any of life's ups and downs. Her goal is to help foster a community of emotionally intelligent young leaders who will spark a positive ripple effect as they grow into the professional world. Nicole is also the author of Beverly Hills Boss, a business and life skills book aimed at helping others, like herself, who dream of leading despite any humble beginnings or obstacles. Through her book, readers gain inspiration and actionable insight for growing as a person and in their careers. She is also the host of the Beverly Hills Boss show on YouTube. Nicole takes great pride in being a former NFL cheerleader, having spent several years cheering for the famed Oakland Raiders. Today, she continues to cheer on her “new team” at NRPR and is a graduate from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations. She is currently an EMBA candidate at UCLA Anderson School of Management, class of 202 Websites: https://nrprgroup.com/ Social Media Info for NRPR: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nrprgroup/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NRPRGroup/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nrprgroup/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NRPRGroup YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NRPRGroupTV All Social handles of Nicole Nicole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolerpr/?hl=en Nicole's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NRodPR Nicole's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerpr/

Justin White is the CEO of K&D Landscaping, a full-service construction and maintenance landscape company located in Santa Cruz, California. Taking over the family company in 2015, Justin has focused on sustainable growth with increased profitability. Expanding upon a solid foundation his parents built over 30 years ago, Justin took K&D from a small, mom-and-pop operation to a humming $10MM, culture-driven company just four years later. Justin and K&D are highly involved with their community. Justin sits on multiple non-profit boards and is the chapter president of the local California Landscape Contractors Association. In 2019 he debuted on the cover of Lawn & Landscape magazine where they showcased the rapid growth of K&D's residential design build department. K&D won the “Be the Difference Award” in Santa Cruz county for their volunteer efforts and in January was awarded 2020 “Business of the year” by his local chamber. His most recent accomplishments were being awarded the San Francisco Bay Area Vistage Impact Award in September of 2020 and making the Family Business Magazine's 2021 top 30 Next-Gens to watch list. With momentum on their side, K&D and Justin are poised to continue their aggressive growth trajectory aiming for $30M in revenue by 2030.

Steve Adubato sits down with Angelica Berrie, President, Russell Berrie Foundation Board of Trustees, and Scott Berrie, Vice President, Russell Berrie Foundation Board of Trustees, to talk about the life and legacy of the late Russell Berrie, his mission to celebrate unsung heroes, and the long-lasting impact of the Making a Difference Award as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of the award. Recorded on 4/13/21

A proud Alum of Michigan State University, Anthony Ianni, is one of the most sought after motivational speakers in the country. At the age of 4 Anthony was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), which is on the Autism Spectrum (ASD). Doctors and specialists told Anthony's parents that he would barely graduate from high school, would never graduate from college, would never have a shot at being an athlete and would likely live in a group institution with other Autistic kids for his adult life. His family was devastated but pledged they would help Anthony be successful no matter what. Anthony graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in sociology in 2012 and was a winner of various awards during his time as a basketball player. He was a two-time Big Ten Champion, a Big Ten Tournament Champion, and a member of the 2010 Final Four team. He won the 2011 Tim Bograkos Walk On award and the 2012 Unsung Player award. During his senior season at Michigan State University, like any other student, Anthony was at a crossroads, unsure of what he wanted to do with his life after college. It was then that Michigan's former Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley gave him an opportunity that made him realize his story had the power to inspire others. Before his final basketball season had ended, Mr. Calley asked Anthony if he was interested in giving the keynote address at an autism gala in Detroit hosted by the Autism Alliance of Michigan. He delivered a ten-minute speech and received a great reaction and ovation from the crowd. Driving home, he looked at his wife Kelly and said, “I think I found my life's calling. Other than Temple Grandin, what voice does the autism community have to look to for hope and inspiration?” He knew then that he wanted to be the person whose voice the autism community and others could look to and be inspired by. Two months after that speech, the Autism Alliance of Michigan hired Anthony to do motivational speaking engagements for the organization. At that time, he was also appointed to the Governor's Autism Council—a seat he holds to this day. In the fall of 2012, Anthony heard a CNN report about how individuals with autism are the number-one targets for bullies in schools across the country. His own experience with bullies and this startling statistic led him to expand his presentations to include both a motivational and an anti-bullying message. Soon after, Anthony launched his own anti-bullying initiative called The Relentless Tour, sharing his life stories of being bullied because of his autism and height and all the ways he was different to show kids who have been the target of bullies that they're not alone, and to encourage them to go out and not only be the change, but to make that change in life as well. As a speaker, Anthony has won a number of awards for his work. In 2013, he was a finalist for the Detroit Pistons Game Changer award and won the 2014 Epling Agent of Change Award. He was one of Autism Speaks' “10 Individuals who Inspired in 2014,” and named to the CBS News national list of “Inspiring People on the Autism Spectrum.” He also received the 2015 BOOM Athlete of the Year Award and the 2016 Autism Support of West Shore “You Make a Difference” Award. In his five-year speaking career, Anthony has built relationships with political and civic leaders throughout the state and school administrators from around the country, as well national autism advocates, sports figures, and a long list of media professionals. These relationships have helped Anthony build a large and loyal following and have taken his career and his life story to heights he never could have anticipated. Anthony, you are a great man! Thank you for shinning your light bright so that the rest of us can see that when we are willing to do hard things doors open and Miracles Happen.  Check out Anythony's new book, 'Centered' where he shares his experiences with Basketball, Autism, and Bullying. https://www.amazon.com/Centered-Autism-Basketball-Athletes-Dreams/dp/1684351537  

VISIT WWW.CONNECTWITHROMINA.COM TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SHOW AND ROMINA   GET THE ONLINE COURSE TODAY (Promo code ROMINA) CONTACT US TODAY TO LAUNCH YOUR OWN PODCAST OR RE-STRATEGIZE YOUR CURRENT PODCAST Carlos Valdes-Dapena is a collaboration guru and author of the books, "Virtual Teams: Holding the Center When You Can't Meet Face to Face" and "Lessons From Mars: How One Global Company Cracked the Code on High Performance Collaboration and Teamwork". His articles have been published broadly, including in HBR.org and Fast Company, among others. Currently, Carlos is writing his third book on leading collaboration. Carlos honed his expertise in collaboration at the highest organizational levels. For 17 years he was an internal consultant at Mars, Inc., and was directly involved with brands like M&M's, Snickers, Uncle Ben's Rice and Wrigley's Gum. There he won the company's prestigious Global Make the Difference Award for his work on the Mars Framework for High Performance Collaboration. Besides speaking, writing, podcasting and blogging, Carlos is Managing Principal of Corporate Collaboration Resources, LLC, an organization and group effectiveness consulting firm. His speaker credits include at the North American Organization Development Network, The Conference Board, the Organization Design Forum, the Midwest Technology Leadership Forum, some of which are on his YouTube channel with his Lessons From Mars Vlog or on his website, carlosvdapena.com To connect with Carlos visit https://www.carlosvdapena.com/ or connect with her in LinkedIn HERE.

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Jacob Faber, an Associate Professor of Sociology and Public Service at NYU, whose field of study is all about race and real estate. I saw him testify at the New York Senate hearings about Long Island Divided, and thought his research and his opinions would be enormously influential. I believe he has been instrumental in the actions that the NY legislature has and will take, and I thought to bring his views directly to you all. Bio:Jacob William Faber is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Public Service in New York University's Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service and holds a joint appointment in NYU's Sociology Department. His research and teaching focuses on spatial inequality. He leverages observational and experimental methods to study the mechanisms responsible for sorting individuals across space and how the distributions of people by race and class interact with political, social, and ecological systems to create and sustain economic disparities. While there is a rich literature exploring the geography of opportunity, there remain many unsettled questions about the causes of segregation and its effects on the residents of urban ghettos, wealthy suburbs, and the diverse set of places in between.His scholarship highlights the rapidly-changing roles of numerous institutional actors (e.g. mortgage lenders, real estate agents, check cashing outlets, and police officers) in facilitating the reproduction of racial and spatial inequality. Through investigation of several aspects of American life, he demonstrates that a pattern of “institutional marginalization” emerges as a powerful mechanism connecting segregation to socioeconomic disadvantage. His work has been published in American Sociological Review, Annual Review of Sociology, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Demography, Social Forces, Housing Policy Debate, and other prominent journals.Professor Faber's scholarship has received recognition from several organizations, including the ASA Latino/Latina Sociology Section, Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management (APPAM), Association of Black Sociologists (ABS), Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (IPUMS), and Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics (SASE). In 2020, Professor Faber won NYU's Making a Difference Award for his research and teaching on the hidden and unsettled causes of segregation by race. In 2018, he was named NYU Wagner's Professor of the Year and won the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Research Prize.Dr. Faber earned his PhD in Sociology from New York University and worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Sociology at Princeton University. He also graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with Master’s degrees in Telecommunications Policy and Urban Studies and Planning and a Bachelor’s degree in Management Science. Between stints at graduate school, Dr. Faber worked as a Senior Researcher for the Center for Social Inclusion, a racial justice policy advocacy organization.

Jessica Taylor is passionate about empowering women. Jessica is the President and Director of QENDO, a not-for-profit that supports women and girls affected with endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS or infertility. She picked up the 30-year-old charity to connect with the new generation and grew the team from three to 59 volunteers. Jessica has improved operations by rebranding the organisation, securing sustainable income and establishing key relationships with government, workplaces, schools and rural communities. She helped develop a National Action Plan for Endometriosis, a Queensland Government-funded app, and successful school programs. Jessica was the Gold Winner at the Aus Mumpreneur Awards' Making a Difference Award. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded: 2/18/21   Host: Coach Guests: Andrew Thomas, Jana Thomas, David Combs

You'll Learn: What happens when the controlling generation works with/for the rising generation?  How their family business moved from a lifestyle to an equity business.  The “messiness” of a family in business together and the differences between generations.  How they got the right people in the right seats – even when it was hard.  Their keys to 25% annual growth, coming within 1% of the annual budget and surpassing $10M in annual revenue.  What mistakes were made along the way, what challenges they still face and their goals for the future.  This week's guests:  Justin White*  CEO K&D Landscaping  Justin White is the CEO of K&D Landscaping, a full-service construction and maintenance landscape company located in Santa Cruz, California. Taking over the family company in 2015, Justin has focused on sustainable growth with increased profitability. Expanding upon a solid foundation his parents built over 30 years ago, Justin took K&D from a small, mom-and-pop operation to a humming $10MM, culture-driven company just four years later.  Justin and K&D are highly involved with their community. Justin sits on multiple non-profit boards and is the chapter president of the local California Landscape Contractors Association. In 2019 he debuted on the cover of Lawn & Landscape magazine where they showcased the rapid growth of K&D's residential design build department. K&D won the “Be the Difference Award” in Santa Cruz county for their volunteer efforts and in January was awarded 2020 “Business of the year” by his local chamber. His most recent accomplishment is being awarded the San Francisco Bay Area Vistage Impact Award in September for his involvement and growth within the Vistage family. With momentum on their side, K&D and Justin are poised to continue their aggressive growth trajectory.  As with any growing company, there have been many obstacles and challenges along the way. Leveraging his 12+ years in the industry, (from laborer to now CEO,) Justin has an expansive perspective and his presentations are exciting and engaging - you won't want to miss this one!  Jonathan Goldhill*  Business Coach  Jonathan Goldhill is a masterful business coach and business strategist specializing in guiding next-generation leaders of family businesses to scale up their business as they take control over the leadership and ownership of the family business. Jonathan left New York for California at age 20 after his family's large, privately-held men's apparel manufacturing company—started by his great-grandfather—sold to a conglomerate in its third generation of family ownership. Within ten years, Jonathan had established himself as the go-to expert for entrepreneurs looking to find their version of freedom. Today, Jonathan brings thirty years of experience to his work coaching, consulting, training, financing, and guiding entrepreneurial and family businesses.  Disclosure: CRN-3452400-021521  Registered associates of Family Wealth and Legacy are registered representatives of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Family Wealth and Legacy is a marketing name for registered representatives of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp.*Not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. 

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato talks with Danielle Gletow, Founder and Executive Director of One Simple Wish, to discuss the mission of the organization, her personal connection to the foster care system and the impact of COVID-19 on the organization, community partners and children they serve. Danielle also shares the impact of being a 2017 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree. Recorded on 12/8/20

Steve Adubato sits down with Jodi O'Donnell-Ames, Founder of Hope Loves Company, to talk about how her organization educational and emotional support to children and teens who have a loved one battling ALS. Jodi also shares the impact of being a 2018 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree. Recorded 11/24/20

Jodi talks about the WHY of her new podcast and why you should tune-in! Jodi O'Donnell-Ames is a national speaker, empowerment and wellness coach and tireless advocate for Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). She is also the founder of Hope Loves Company, a non-profit organization committed to providing educational and emotional support to children and young adults who have had or have a loved one battling ALS in their lives. She lives with her husband Benton in Titusville, NJ. Their children, all young adults, have lost a parent to ALS before the age of 11.  Jodi has written two books, The Stars that Shine and Someone I Love has ALS. She was chosen as People Magazine's "Hero Among Us” and is the recipient of many awards including the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award, the AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) Founder's Award, the TIAA Difference Maker Award, the New Jersey Governors Jefferson Award, the TCNJ Alumni Humanitarian Award and the Princeton/Mercer Chamber of Commerce Women in Achievement Award. In addition, she was invited to give a Tedx talk on Leading a Life with Purpose. https://www.ted.com/talks/jodi_o_donnell_ames_living_a_life_with_purpose/up-next Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKoshpecmco On the Today Show: https://www.today.com/video/hope-to-it-kids-learn-to-cope-with-parents-als-at-camp-696665667876

Steve Adubato speaks with Reverend Stephen Rozzelle, Founder, Curbing Hunger, about the mission of Curbing Hunger, the ways his ministry has been impacted by these uncertain times, and the importance of being a 1997 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree. Recorded 11/24/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato speaks with Vincent Mann, Turtle Clan Chief of the Ramapough Lunaape Nation, who reside atop the Ford Superfund site and the surrounding areas, and his tireless advocacy for a cleaner and safer environment. Vincent also shares the impact of being a 2016 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree. Recorded 11/24/20

In this episode you meet Monique L. Nelson. Monique is chair and chief executive officer of UWG, the country’s longest-standing multicultural marketing agency. She took the helm of the agency in May 2012, when founder and advertising pioneer Byron Lewis retired. Headquartered in Brooklyn, with offices in Detroit, Atlanta and Miami, UWG maintains a list of esteemed clients. Today, this list includes Ford Motor Company, Colgate Palmolive, The Home Depot, Bacardi U.S. and Coca-Cola. As one of the country’s leading multicultural agencies, UWG services its clients with General Market, Black, Hispanic, Asian and LGBT marketing and advertising, digital and traditional advertising, consumer insight, public relations, consumer healthcare communications and cultural fluency consulting. Ms. Nelson has expanded the agency’s client list and has led her team in the development of several award winning campaigns that show the wide range of the agency’s expertise, as well as its ability to connect its clients with the growing and diverse cultures of today’s marketplace. With today’s minorities becoming the new majority, Ms. Nelson sees the role of multicultural agencies as even more important than when UWG was founded 50 years ago. While a one-size-fits-all marketing campaign might be efficient, it may not be effective, according to Ms. Nelson. Thus, her vision for UWG is to continue its history of providing the deep insight, knowledge and cultural nuance that keeps its clients connected to their consumers. Prior to joining UWG, Ms. Nelson was the Global Lead for Entertainment Marketing at Motorola, where she ensured that the technology giant’s entertainment and music strategies and alliances lived up to their promise as results-driven strategic marketing weapons worldwide. Today, her leadership extends beyond her C-suite at UWG. Ms. Nelson contributes to many organizations and charities. She sits on the Advertising Week Global Board, AdWeek Diversity & Inclusion Council, The Brandeis Board of Trustees, The Eagle Academy Board, as well as the New York Advisory Board for The Posse Foundation, of which she is an alumna. She is a participant in the ANA’s Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing. Ms. Nelson continues to give back to her undergraduate alma mater by supporting the Vanderbilt on Madison Avenue Internship Program. She is also a member of the Brooklyn Chapter of Links, Inc., an international, not-for-profit corporation established in 1946, which is the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organization of extraordinary women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the cultural and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. Ms. Nelson has an MBA in international marketing and finance from Kellstadt Graduate School of Business at DePaul University and a Bachelor of Science degree in human and organizational development from Vanderbilt University. In 2016, she received United Way of New York City's Women's Leadership Council’s Power of Women to Make a Difference Award. Her other distinguished honors include: The Network Journal’s 25 Influential Black Women Under Forty, Ad Age's 40 Under 40, and the 2015 Advertising Working Mothers of the Year. Some of the things that we discussed that had me ready to pass the collection plate were about:⁠ ⁠ 1. Handling mistakes.⁠ 2. The power of alignment.⁠ 3. How COVID has changed her day to day life.⁠ 4. The health scare that caused her to reorganize the role that work played in her life.⁠ 5. Buying a company, getting married, and having her first child in 12 months.⁠

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato speaks with Sandra Ramos, Founder & Executive Director of Strengthen Our Sisters, that shelters and provides supportive services for homeless, battered women and their dependent children. Sandra also talks about the impact of being a 2001 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree. Recorded 11/24/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato sits down with Dominique Lee, Founder and CEO of the BRICK Education Network, that leads and operates 4 BRICK schools and provides support for children from cradle to career. Dominque also shares the importance of being a 2015 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award winner. Recorded on 11/24/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato sits down with Tricia and Kurt Baker, Co-Founders of Attitudes in Reverse, who are striving to end the stigma of mental illness in youth. Tricia and Kurt also share the impact of being 2017 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honorees. Recorded on 11/9/20

Bridget Cutler   Website: http://www.momshelpingmomsfoundation.org Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moms-helping-moms-foundation/  Instagram: @momshelpingmomsfoundation  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MHMFI  Bridget Cutler is the founder and executive director of Moms Helping Moms Foundation – a New Jersey nonprofit, baby supply and diaper bank. She founded Moms Helping Moms 2011 shortly after having her first child. While still adjusting to new motherhood, Bridget read a magazine article that changed her life. It was about a mother who decided to give her child up for adoption because she couldn't stand to hear her crying from hunger. She was overcome with the thought that no mother should ever be faced with that choice, and no child should ever go hungry. She started collecting and distributing baby items from her garage in Hoboken. Since that day in 2011, Ms. Cutler has grown Moms Helping Moms Foundation from a small initiative to a thriving nonprofit that distributes hundreds of thousands of items, including diapers, clothing, strollers, safe sleep solutions, books to low-income families annually Ms. Cutler was recognized as a CNN Hero in 2015; received the New Jersey State Governor’s Jefferson Award in the Founders / Innovators Category in 2018 for her leadership, dedication and commitment to addressing childhood poverty; and received a Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award in 2019. Ms. Cutler earned her Bachelors of Science in Accounting from Fairfield University, and her Masters in Elementary Education from Montclair State University. Prior to work at Moms Helping Moms Foundation, Ms. Cutler worked as a CPA at Ernst and Young, JP Morgan and Luxor Capital Group in NYC. In this episode, we discuss: How to navigate as a leader during unexpected times Providing for community needs during a pandemic Stepping up as an organization to keep going Doubling output with decreased resources How job loss affects family needs How need drives demand The value of the non-profit network

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato talks with Jennifer Brady, Executive Director of OASIS - A Haven For Youth, about how her organization is helping impoverished families in Paterson achieve economic independence. Jennifer also shares the impact of being a 2015 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree. Recorded on 11/9/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato speaks with Lisa E. Gladwell, Esq., Chair of the Board at New Jersey Recovery Advocates, about the challenges faced by individuals living with addiction and the impact of COVID-19 on the organization. Lisa also shares the importance of being a 2016 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree. Recorded on 11/9/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato sits down with Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger, to discuss ways that moving companies throughout the nation are working to end hunger. Adam also shares the impact of being a 2016 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree. Recorded 11/9/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato speaks with Melissa A. Gertz, Esq., Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Community Justice Center in Trenton, about the needs of veterans with disabilities and their families. Melissa also talks about the impact of being a 2018 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree. Recorded on 11/9/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato sits down with Toba Grossbaum and Rabbi Zalman Grossbaum, Founders of Friendship Circle and LifeTown, to discuss the ways they have adapted during COVID to meet the needs of children and teens with special needs. Toba and Rabbi Zalman also share the impact of being 2018 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honorees. Recorded on 11/9/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato talks with Bridget Cutler, Founder & Executive Director of Moms Helping Moms, who is working to supply diapers to those in need and fight childhood poverty in New Jersey. Bridget also talks about the importance of being a 2019 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award-winner. Recorded on 11/9/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato sits down with Fraidy Reiss, Executive Director and Founder, Unchained At Last, which is dedicated to ending forced, arranged and child marriage in the United States. Fraidy also talks about the importance of being a 2019 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award winner. Recorded on 10/1/20

As part of our special series, “25 for 25,” celebrating 25 years of the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making A Difference Awards, Steve Adubato sits down with Brenda Antinore, Director of the Camden-based organization, She Has A Name, which is dedicated to women finding a life beyond prostitution and drug addiction. Steve and Brenda talk about her personal battle with addiction, the impact of COVID-19 on the organization and the importance of being a Russell Berrie Foundation Making a Difference Award-winner. Recorded on 10/1/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato and Captain Bill Sheehan, Hackensack Riverkeeper, discuss the ways the organization is protecting, preserving and restoring fish and wildlife habitats in the Hackensack watershed. Captain Bill also shares the long-lasting impact of being a 2006 winner of the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award. Recorded on 10/1/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato speaks with Karen Monroy, PhD, Founder & CEO, Ability2Work and Grateful Bites, about the ways that differently-abled individuals have met the challenges posed by COVID-19, as well as the impact of being a 2019 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree. Recorded on 9/15/2020

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato and Melina Garcia, Executive Director and Founder of UCMP, talk about the joy and stability children experience from coming together virtually to play orchestral music in these isolating times, as well as the importance of being a 2019 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree. R ecorded on 9/15/2020

Join us with our two guests: Edmond A. Hooker, MD, DrPH, and Bruce Rippe, CEO Trinity Guardion as we discuss the Three Cleaning and Disinfection Mistakes that Put Patients At Risk Both Dr. Hooker and Bruce Rippe concentrate on patient safety and infection prevention in the healthcare industry. Trinity Guardion is a recipient of the C Diff Foundation's Infection Prevention Making a Difference Award. Their dedication focuses and elevates the importance of patient safety by raising the bar through the research and education on hospital/healthcare patient bed mattresses. The clinically proven hospital bed protection barrier prevents the spreading of infections. The Trinity Guardion organization is a leading trailblazer in patient safety and proven reductions in Healthcare-associated infections (HAI's) especially C. difficile infections. Tune in as we discuss HAI's, Disinfecting, Patient Safety, and the cleaning/disinfection mistakes that put patients at risk.

Join us with our two guests: Edmond A. Hooker, MD, DrPH, and Bruce Rippe, CEO Trinity Guardion as we discuss the Three Cleaning and Disinfection Mistakes that Put Patients At Risk Both Dr. Hooker and Bruce Rippe concentrate on patient safety and infection prevention in the healthcare industry. Trinity Guardion is a recipient of the C Diff Foundation's Infection Prevention Making a Difference Award. Their dedication focuses and elevates the importance of patient safety by raising the bar through the research and education on hospital/healthcare patient bed mattresses. The clinically proven hospital bed protection barrier prevents the spreading of infections. The Trinity Guardion organization is a leading trailblazer in patient safety and proven reductions in Healthcare-associated infections (HAI's) especially C. difficile infections. Tune in as we discuss HAI's, Disinfecting, Patient Safety, and the cleaning/disinfection mistakes that put patients at risk.

Welcome to “Goddess Talk” Episode 2 with the inspiring Chianti Cleggett, founder of the Young Women's Empowerment Conference and Journey of S.H.E! Her passion for helping students succeed became the catalyst for her creation of the Young Women's Empowerment Conference (YWEC), a non-profit that hosts an annual career-focused event for teen girls in Birmingham and surrounding areas. Since its inception in 2008, the conference has welcomed teens from states around the Southeast, including Arkansas, Georgia and Texas. In 2010, Chianti added a nine-month mentoring component to the conference for selected teens of past conferences. In addition to receiving one-on-one career education, the teens also serve as Ambassadors to the conference and help to empower their peers. Through her work with YWEC, Chianti has garnered recognition from the Ford Foundation, the Best in Minority Business Awards, the Birmingham Urban League Young Professionals. In 2013, she was also given the NBC13 Making a Difference Award. Thank you to this amazing Goddess for being part of this platform to inspire and empower women, particularly female entrepreneurs in women in business who are being greatly impacted at this time. You sharing your unique gifts, abilities and insights is an integral part to motivate others to be strong, stay positive and honor their own dreams at all times. My intention through this interview is to empower women to awaken their inner goddess! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Over 10 million Americans misused opioids in 2018, which includes over 800,000 heroin users. In 2016, there were more than 64,000 overdose deaths in the United States; in 2017 overdose deaths jumped to over 70,000. This is a number that continues to grow in at least 23 states. Opioid addiction is a crisis that defies age and sex differences; it defies county and state lines; up to now it has defied all attempts to curb this plague. No one questions that opioid addiction is a national crisis and it is not slacking off. Are the nation’s courts ready to take the lead in fighting this epidemic? What needs to be done and who should do it? Judge O. Duane Sloan with the Circuit Court in the Fourth Judicial District of Tennessee and Director Deborah Taylor Tate, head of the Administrative Office of the Courts for the Supreme Court of Tennessee and Co-Chair of the National Judicial Opioid Task Force, will discuss the recent Task Force Report and the efforts by the Nation’s Courts to take the lead in solving this countrywide crisis. Leave a comment or question about the episode at clapodcast@nacmnet.org. About the Speakers Judge O. Duane Sloan is a judge with the Circuit Court in the Fourth Judicial District of Tennessee. In 2019 the Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts awarded Judge Slone the National Center for State Courts’ William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence, one of the highest judicial honors in the country. He has been recognized for his groundbreaking work helping people with opioid use disorder. Combatting the opioid epidemic is not just a professional commitment for Judge Slone. It’s personal. In 2011, Judge Slone and his wife, Gretchen, adopted an infant son who was born suffering from withdrawals as a result of his birth mother’s opioid use. Judge Sloan is also the 2018 recipient of the National Center for State Courts, “Distinguished Service” Award; the 2017 Tennessee Association of Recovery Court Professionals, “Judges Making a Difference” Award; and the 2016 Tennessee Public Health Association, “Visionary” Award, given for work in reducing incidences of births with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, including innovations in rural Tennessee to provide healthy housing and access to prenatal medical and behavioral health care. Deborah Taylor Tate is the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts for the Supreme Court of Tennessee, the Conference of State Court Administrators and the Co-Chair of the National Judicial Opioid Task Force for state courts across the nation. She is a licensed attorney and Supreme Court Rule 31 mediator, who, in addition to her presently held office, also serves as Distinguished Senior Scholar at the Free State Foundation and Adjunct Lecturer at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. She was twice-nominated to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) by President George W. Bush and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 2005. She served as Commissioner of the FCC until 2009, serving as chair of two Federal Joint Boards overseeing over $7B in advanced telecommunications services. At the time of her presidential appointment, Ms. Tate was serving as the chairman and director of the Tennessee Public Service Commission. Her previous state positions also include executive director of the Health Facilities Commission and as senior staff -assistant General Counsel for then-Governor, Senator Lamar Alexander and a Senior policy advisor to Governor Don Sundquist for mental/behavioral health. . Ms. Tate received both her undergraduate degree and Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the University of Tennessee and attended Vanderbilt Law School.

Sally Hetherington OAM is the founder and CEO of Human and Hope Association Incorporated (Australia). At the age of 25, Sally bought a one-way ticket to Siem Reap, Cambodia, with the goal of helping people living in poverty. A few months into her journey in Cambodia, Sally realized that the sustainable development of a community cannot be achieved through the involvement of short-term foreign volunteers. The realization led Sally to transform a community center that was reliant on foreign volunteers, into a locally run NGO registered organization - Human and Hope Association (Cambodia). We spoke to Sally about: The danger of unskilled volunteers. Why skilled volunteers are making skilled Cambodians redundant. Our impact on children at risk and how voluntourism adds to the lack of stability and impacts their attachment issues. How empowering women creates an intergenerational increase in education, allowing women to rise, and reducing domestic violence. How can we be ‘ethical travelers’ and be conscious of the footprint we leave behind in the countries we visit? Why the term ‘third world’ needs to be eradicated in order to combat poverty. Who is Sally Hetherington, Anyway? Sally is a multi-award winning leader in the not-for-profit sector. Her outstanding contributions to the Cambodian community led her to receive awards such as the Medal of Order of Australia (2019), The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) World of Difference Award (2019), Third Sector Awards Volunteer of the Year (2018), and Junior Chamber International (JCI) National Ten Outstanding Young Persons Honouree (2018). Sally's manifesto, 'It's Not About Me' was published in 2019. Connect with Sally Here: Email sally@humanandhopeassociation.org Website www.sallyhetherington.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sallymareehetherington/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Sally_Maree Connect with Ashleigh and Verity Here: Email goodgirlsdontpod@gmail.com FB/IG @goodgirlsdontpod    

Amy Knopps is the Associate Director of Bands and the Director of Athletic Bands at the University of Missouri, Columbia. In this episode, Amy shares her story of growing up in the Kansas City area and how she found her way to her dream job as the director of the Marching Mizzou. Topics: Amy’s background growing up in Lee’s Summit through her college experience as a student at the University of Missouri. Amy’s first job, the connections that made her first teaching job in Kansas City so special, and her first college teaching job at Eastern Michigan University. Some lessons that we can apply to our own teaching from her story. The Marching Mizzou, leadership, community, and the advantages of being the athletic band director at the flagship university of her native state. The challenges of being a female band athletic band director and words of encouragement for young female band directors. Links: Amy Knopps The Marching Mizzou Grainger: Irish Tune from County Derry Biography: Amy M. Knopps is the Associate Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands at the University of Missouri where she directs Marching Mizzou, Mini Mizzou, Symphonic Band, and teaches courses in the music education curriculum of the School of Music. Prior to her appointment in the fall of 2017, Dr. Knopps served for seven years as Associate Professor of Music, Associate Director of Bands, and Director of Athletic Bands in the School of Music and Dance at Eastern Michigan University. While at Eastern Michigan she was a Faculty Spotlight Recipient, the Eastern Michigan University Thank-A-Teacher Inaugural Recipient, and featured in a historic exhibition titled, "In Her Shoes: Forging Paths at EMU" as she was the first woman to direct the Eastern Michigan University Marching Band and serve as Associate Director of Bands.   Dr. Knopps earned degrees from The University of Georgia (DMA), the University of Kansas (MM), and the University of Missouri (BS, Ed.) where her principal conducting teachers were Dr. John P. Lynch and Dr. Dale J. Lonis. While at Georgia and Kansas she held conducting associate positions that involved conducting both concert and athletic bands as well as teaching courses in the music curriculum. During her time at The University of Georgia, Dr. Knopps received the Hugh Hodgson School of Music Director’s Excellence Award and at the University of Kansas she received the Russell L. Wiley Graduate Conducting Award. Additional teaching experience includes numerous years as Director of Bands at Center High School and Center Middle School in her hometown of Kansas City, Missouri where she guided all aspects of the diverse and award winning band program. While in the Center School District, Dr. Knopps received the 2003 Missouri Fine Arts Outstanding Teacher Award and the 2004 You Make the Difference Award for her dedication and commitment to excellence in education. As an advocate for new wind music she solely commissioned and premiered Jonathan Newman’s 1861 for concert band in 2003 and continues her commitment to contributing to the wind band repertoire through additional commissions for Symphonic Band at the University of Missouri.  Dr. Knopps continues to be an active conductor, clinician, and adjudicator across the United States and internationally having worked and performed throughout Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, and South America. Each summer she serves as a clinician/instructor at the Smith-Walbridge Clinics held in Charleston, Illinois working with high school and college drum majors from across the country. Dr. Knopps is also known for her published contributions as she has authored several articles for School Band and Orchestra Magazine, and has contributed to seven volumes of the Teaching Music Through Performance in Band series. In addition to her published articles she has completed extensive research on American-Sponsored overseas secondary band programs in the People’s Republic of China.  Dr. Knopps maintains professional affiliations with the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA), currently serving on the CBDNA Athletic Bands Committee, World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE), the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), National Band Association (NBA), currently serving as the Missouri State Chair, Phi Beta Mu, Tau Beta Sigma, Kappa Kappa Psi, currently serving as the sponsor for the Eta Upsilon chapter, the Griffiths Leadership Society for Women, currently serving on the Executive Committee, and QEBH, the oldest of six secret honor societies at the University of Missouri. She currently resides in Columbia, Missouri with her two cats Buddy and Rocky.

Two years ago, Felix Santa Lopez and his family moved to Mason from Puerto Rico following the devastation of Hurricane Maria. While nervous about leaving his home in the middle of his teens, Felix quickly began connecting with others. He thanks Spanish Teacher Rod Stewart as one of his very first friends. Felix received a perfect attendance award last year, is a recent recipient of the Kiwanis Making a Difference Award, and is a member of the Spanish National Honor Society. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mcsyourstorymatters/message

Wendy Higdon is the award winning Director of Bands at Creekside Middle School in Carmel, Indiana. Under her baton the Wind Symphony at Creekside has performed at numerous venues, including the Midwest Clinic. Wendy is also the creator and owner of the music education website “On and Off the Podium." Topics: Wendy’s background as a musician and her influences as a teacher. Some of the structures and procedures that Wendy uses in her classroom to achieve success and the importance of being yourself. Tips for recruitment and retention and a conversation about assessment and using “Band Karate.” The organization of the Creekside Middle School band program. Links: Wendy Higdon On and Off the Podium Musical Mastery Essential Musicianship for Band Grainger: Irish Tune Biography: Wendy Higdon is the Director of Bands and Performing Arts Department Chair at Creekside Middle School in Carmel, Indiana.  Under her direction, the Creekside Wind Symphony was honored to perform at The Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in 2013.  The Creekside Wind Symphony has also been a featured performing ensemble at the Indiana Music Education Association Conference as well as serving as a rehearsal clinic band at the Midwest Clinic and at the Indiana Music Education Association Conference.    Ms. Higdon has served as an adjudicator, clinician, guest conductor and guest speaker around the country.  In 2013, she received the “Fifty Directors Who Make a Difference” Award from School Band and Orchestra Magazine.  Her articles have appeared in The Instrumentalist magazine, as well as being published by NAfME, D'Addario Education Collective, Music for All, and SmartMusic, among others.  She regularly speaks about important topics in music education at state and regional conferences, and has recently presented sessions at several national conferences including The Midwest Clinic, the National Association of School Music Dealers Conference, and the Australian National Band and Orchestra, where she was a keynote presenter. Ms. Higdon earned her degree in music education from Ball State University Honors College, graduating summa cum laude.  She also holds two Masters degrees from Butler University, one in clarinet performance and the second in education administration. She is a member of Phi Beta Mu International, Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society, the National Association for Music Education, the Indiana Music Education Association and the Indiana Bandmasters Association.  

We sat down with our guest Yasmine Khater, she is an award winning business & marketing strategist, psychologist and TEDx speaker. She has been featured in over 50 media platforms and even won a Stevie Award for “Young Female Woman of the Year” as well as the “World of Difference Award” from the International Alliance of Women. In 2014, was named one of Cosmopolitan Magazine’s “Fun Fearless Females” and have done speaking gigs all over the world, including TEDx in Barcelona in 2013. There's so many tips and words of wisdom from Yasmine that you could use. On this episode, we talk about - Self worth - why it's harder for women to talk about money What is the 1% success rule? Some tips on how to get started on an idea that's been on your mind, the importance of being very clear on what you want to do. Why sales and money is not a dirty word

A God Wink is often described as: an event or personal experience identified as a coincidence, and so astonishing, that it is seen as a sign of divine intervention, especially when it is perceived as an answer to a prayer. A God wink is what some individuals might refer to as a miracle.   During stressful times of uncertainty, an individual is in need of certainty in their life and turn to elements of faith and hope. A God wink just may be message of reassurance from above as a means to sustain hope. Our guest, Judy Bannon is Executive Director and Founder of Cribs For Kids non-profit organization. She founded the Cribs for Kids organization in 1998 with the help of the greater Pittsburgh community. By 2006, it expanded into a national organization through partnerships with corporations, as well as, support from foundations. Offering the entire program at no cost quickly expanded the number of partners to over 1,100 nationwide. To date, this program has provided cribs to over 600,000 families and safe-sleep education to millions through this network of partners.   Judy has been recognized by the National Center for Child Death Review with the Making the Difference Award in 2009 and is a proud recipient of the 2012 Circle of Commendation Award from the Consumer Products Safety Commission.   In 2014, she received the Distinguished Educator Award at the International SIDS/Stillbirth Conference in Amsterdam for her contributions to parental support, professional education and prevention of sudden infant deaths.   Judy and her daughter, Jennifer Bannon, chronicled the story of the Cribs for Kids movement in their book, Five Ladies And A Forklift. The book reflects moments when God winked in Judy’s direction to better aide the infants served.   www.cribsforkids.org

Companies today understand the value of effective collaboration within their teams and across organizations.  There is usually, however, a lack of clarity as to how to best harness the talent and high performance of individuals within the collaborative process.  Carlos Valdes-Dapena is the founder of Corporate Collaboration Resources, an organization and group effectiveness consulting firm.  He has been working with organizations for over 17 years on collaboration and teamwork.  Carlos spent time at Mars, Inc. where he worked on brands including M&Ms, Snickers, Uncle Ben’s Rice and Wrigley’s Gum.  While at Mars, he was awarded the Global Make a Difference Award, given to him based on his development of the framework for high performance collaboration.  Carlos has authored a new book coming out shortly called Lessons from Mars: How one Global Company Cracked the Code on High Performance Collaboration and Teamwork.  Prior to Mars, Carlos spent three years at IBM as an executive coach and consultant working with their top 35 global leaders.  H began his consulting career at Development Dimensions International (DDI), the global talent development firm, where he was a leadership and management performance consultant. For all show notes please visit, www.hrstudiopodcast.com/carlos-valdesdapena.

Vote for Helen to win Ausmumpreneur Making a Difference Award.To vote for Helen click this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AUSMUM18 head to the Making a Difference Award and scroll to find #41 Helen Marshall. Laura Jean is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian with 15 years experience who focuses on the ‘whys’ of eating and how you can connect to Listen In The post PAP 37: Laura Jean – Eating with awareness, trusting our bodies and getting ‘less crazy’ when it comes to food appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

On this episode, I sit down with Wendy Higdon. Wendy Higdon is the Director of Bands and Unified Arts Department Chair at Creekside Middle School in Carmel, IN.Sitting down with Wendy was a fun conversation. Her experiences include opening up a brand new school as a band director and fine arts administrator, performing at the Midwest Clinic, in her spare time, running the website www.onandoffthepodium.com. Her site provides thoughts on teaching band and supplies free resources for music teachers of all levels. I especially enjoyed hearing about the Midwest Clinic music selection process and Wendy's perspective as an administrator.I hope you enjoy this episode! Wendy's experiences and expertise should be heard by music teachers of all levels.FULL BIOWendy Higdon is the Director of Bands and Unified Arts Department Chair at Creekside Middle School in Carmel, IN. She began her career as Director of Bands at Lebanon Middle School (IN) in 1991 and came to Carmel Clay Schools in 1999 where she taught band at Carmel Middle School until the opening of Creekside in 2004.Under her direction, the Creekside Wind Symphony was honored to perform at The Midwest Clinic in December 2013. The Creekside Wind Symphony has also been a featured performing ensemble at the Indiana Music Education Association Conference as well as serving as a rehearsal clinic band at the 2013 Midwest Clinic and at the 2015 Indiana Music Education Association Conference.Mrs. Higdon has served as an adjudicator, clinician, guest conductor and guest speaker around the country. In 2013, she received the “Fifty Directors Who Make a Difference” Award from School Band and Orchestra Magazine. Her articles have appeared in The Instrumentalist magazine and Bandworld magazine, as well as being published by NAfME, D'Addario Education Collective, and SmartMusic, among others. She has been a frequent presenter at music education conferences including a 2016 presentation at The Midwest Clinic. In 2016 she was a featured conductor for the Music for All Summer Symposium's inaugural Middle School Concert Band Camp. She will be a keynote presenter at the Australian National Band and Orchestra Conference held in Brisbane in 2018.Mrs. Higdon earned her degree in music education from Ball State University Honors College, graduating summa cum laude. She also holds two masters degrees from Butler University, one in clarinet performance and the second in education administration.She is a member of Phi Beta Mu International, Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society, the National Association for Music Education, the Indiana Music Education Association and the Indiana Bandmasters Association.

Danielle had decided with her partner that they would start trying for a baby at 27 and they fell pregnant literally on their first attempt. Danielle's reaction was not what she had expected at all. She was freaking out. Even though her pregnancy was planned, she realized she wasn't 100% ready. She read over a million books and never really came to terms with her pregnancy. Danielle became so preoccupied and anxious with how she would come when the baby came that she didn't really focus on the birth itself. To hear more of Danielle's story tune into this week's show. If you'd like to become a Patreon member and help support the show head over to birthstories I've been nominated for the Ausmumpreneur Awards. Its a huge honour to be nominated and the people's choice voting has just opened. So if you feel like this podcast is making a difference to you and you enjoy listing to my show each week it would be amazing if you could give me your vote. It literally takes 1minutes. I'm listed in the first categories Making a Difference Award, you can just scroll down to Sophie Walker to vote for me. And I'll let you know how I go.

Join Tony DUrso, Host of The Spotlight as he interviews Mareya Ibrahim: The Queen of Eating Clean! A finalist for Inc. Magazine's Newpreneur of the Year 2010, Mareya is the winner of the Disney iParenting Award and the World's Best Technology Gold Prize. She is also the recipient of the 2013 Women Making a Difference Award. Also known as the Fit Foodie, she is the founder and CEO of Grow Green Industries, which creates patented, plant-based organic and Kosher solutions formulated to enhance food safety practices and extend produce shelf life under the brands eatCleaner, eatSafe and eatFresh. Join us on The Spotlight with Tony DUrso on the Voice America Influencers Platform!

Join Tony DUrso, Host of The Spotlight as he interviews Mareya Ibrahim: The Queen of Eating Clean! A finalist for Inc. Magazine's Newpreneur of the Year 2010, Mareya is the winner of the Disney iParenting Award and the World's Best Technology Gold Prize. She is also the recipient of the 2013 Women Making a Difference Award. Also known as the Fit Foodie, she is the founder and CEO of Grow Green Industries, which creates patented, plant-based organic and Kosher solutions formulated to enhance food safety practices and extend produce shelf life under the brands eatCleaner, eatSafe and eatFresh. Join us on The Spotlight with Tony DUrso on the Voice America Influencers Platform!

Join Tony DUrso, Host of The Spotlight as he interviews Mareya Ibrahim: The Queen of Eating Clean! A finalist for Inc. Magazine's Newpreneur of the Year 2010, Mareya is the winner of the Disney iParenting Award and the World's Best Technology Gold Prize. She is also the recipient of the 2013 Women Making a Difference Award. Also known as the Fit Foodie, she is the founder and CEO of Grow Green Industries, which creates patented, plant-based organic and Kosher solutions formulated to enhance food safety practices and extend produce shelf life under the brands eatCleaner, eatSafe and eatFresh. Join us on The Spotlight with Tony DUrso on the Voice America Influencers Platform!

Join Tony DUrso, Host of The Spotlight as he interviews Mareya Ibrahim: The Queen of Eating Clean! A finalist for Inc. Magazine's Newpreneur of the Year 2010, Mareya is the winner of the Disney iParenting Award and the World's Best Technology Gold Prize. She is also the recipient of the 2013 Women Making a Difference Award. Also known as the Fit Foodie, she is the founder and CEO of Grow Green Industries, which creates patented, plant-based organic and Kosher solutions formulated to enhance food safety practices and extend produce shelf life under the brands eatCleaner, eatSafe and eatFresh. Join us on The Spotlight with Tony DUrso on the Voice America Influencers Platform!

Join Tony DUrso, Host of The Spotlight as he interviews Mareya Ibrahim: The Queen of Eating Clean! A finalist for Inc. Magazine's Newpreneur of the Year 2010, Mareya is the winner of the Disney iParenting Award and the World's Best Technology Gold Prize. She is also the recipient of the 2013 Women Making a Difference Award. Also known as the Fit Foodie, she is the founder and CEO of Grow Green Industries, which creates patented, plant-based organic and Kosher solutions formulated to enhance food safety practices and extend produce shelf life under the brands eatCleaner, eatSafe and eatFresh. Join us on The Spotlight with Tony DUrso on the Voice America Influencers Platform!

Join Tony DUrso, Host of The Spotlight as he interviews Mareya Ibrahim: The Queen of Eating Clean! A finalist for Inc. Magazine’s Newpreneur of the Year 2010, Mareya is the winner of the Disney iParenting Award and the World’s Best Technology Gold Prize. She is also the recipient of the 2013 Women Making a Difference Award. Also known as the Fit Foodie, she is the founder and CEO of Grow Green Industries, which creates patented, plant-based organic and Kosher solutions formulated to enhance food safety practices and extend produce shelf life under the brands eatCleaner, eatSafe and eatFresh. Join us on The Spotlight with Tony DUrso on the Voice America Influencers Platform!

Episode 12: Spiritual Leadership   In this episode, our focus once again is on spiritual leadership. Judy Bannon began her career with SIDS of Pennsylvania in 1989, taking the organization from a regional to a statewide presence by 1992. In 1998, with the help of the Pittsburgh community, Cribs for Kids® was founded. By 2006 it expanded into a national organization through partnerships with national and local corporations, as well as, support from foundations.   The program has expanded to 900 partners nationwide, provided cribs to over 500,000 families, and safe-sleep education to millions through this network of partners. Judy has been recognized by the National Center for Child Death Review with the Making the Difference Award in 2009 and is a proud recipient of the 2012 Circle of Commendation Award from the Consumer Products Safety Commission. In 2014 she received the Distinguished Educator Award at the International SIDS/Stillbirth Conference in Amsterdam, and named an Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award finalist in 2015. Judy and her daughter, Jennifer Bannon, chronicled the story of the Cribs for Kids movement from its humble beginnings in their book entitled: Five Ladies And A Forklift.   Guest: Judith Bannon Author, Founder & Executive Director Cribs for Kids www.cribsforkids.org     Music: Numinous Artist: George Skaroulis www.georgeskaroulis.com   Production Team:       Andrew Conte, Director at Center for Media Innovation  Tonia Caruso, Executive Producer  Lillie Leonardi, Producer, Host  Maria Pisano, Director  Alex Elnicki, Producer  Amy Philips-Haller, Producer  J.J. Nicholas, Assistant Producer  Angela Altieri, Advertising Assistant  Ariel Jackson, Marketing Assistant    This episode of Are You Intuit was made possible by:  Michele Conti, Attorney At Law June Esser, Mental Health Practitioner Julia Kramer, Financial Literacy Educator & Coach Wendy Long, Solutions for Independence Lois Vitti, Attorney At Law   To learn more about Lillie & her works: www.lillieleonardi.com

If you've ever wondered how billionaires manage their wealth or how a family office operates, this is the show for you! Ida Beerhalter leads IOME, a Riyadh-based private investment partnership of women principals from the Gulf region. She also serves as member of the Board of Trustees, advisor, and expert with various for-profit and not-for-profit organizations around the globe, including Astia USA, Omnia Strategy UK, Sauti Kuu Foundation Germany & Kenia, and First Light Trust UK. She also manages her own investment portfolio and is a member of Astia Angels. Beerhalter was awarded the TIAW World of Difference Award in 2015. In this episode we talked about boards and steps you can take to joining one. We also discussed impact investing and supporting women-owned businesses through angel investing. We also talked about how a "family office" operates. A huge thank you to Naseba and the Global WIL Economic Forum 2017 for making this interview possible.

“My mission is to be a catalyst for positive, systemic change in the community” – Tom Raffa Tom Raffa admits he’s is a very unusual CEO. He “winged” his way into accounting to pay for college and has built a firm (and a legacy) that focuses more on impact than on profit.  30+ years later Raffa still contributes 10% (almost $5m last year) in financial and pro-bono services to non-profits and allows *unlimited paid* community service time to any employee!  When health insurance premiums skyrocketed, Tom not only kept benefits the same for employees, he invested heavily in wellness programs to make sure his staff is healthy, happy and engaged.  Tom is an amazing visionary, entrepreneur and philanthropist and I know you’ll enjoy this interview as much as I did! What you’ll learn: How one school counselor's recognition of Tom's talent planted a seed for him to attend college Fascinating story how Tom stumbled into accounting (by "slightly" fibbing on his resume) to be able to pay for college and “winged it” to success How Tom built his accounting firm on principles of helping the community (and the money would follow) How to instill the philanthropic mindset into the culture of an organization What Tom learned from his non-profit clients about mission focus What non profits can learn from businesses and social ventures about self-sufficiency, sustainability and marketing How social ventures he admires are blending the best of both worlds - business and non-profit models - to create greater impact while staying profitable Strategies for organizations to maximize their resources Tom’s philosophy on how organizations can create opportunities for collaboration / eliminate need to compete for resources How to embrace experimentation and even failure as a leader And so much more! Links & Resources Raffa Learning Community – Raffa offers free classes to help non-profits succeed Raffa Podcast – Another fantastic, educational resource from Raffa Companies for Causes – Organization of CEOs Tom co-founded that works with non-profits on social change issues Mark Kramer article on collective impact Tom recommends About Tom Raffa Tom is the Founder and Managing Partner of Raffa, which he established specifically to service the needs of the nonprofit community and social sector. During his more than 35- year career, Tom has provided accounting, auditing, tax services and business consulting to the nonprofit sector, conducting studies on management structure, internal and operational controls, and management information systems. Many Raffa clients have also enlisted Tom’s assistance in assembling compensation and fringe benefits packages, executive compensation and retirement plans, venture capital/fundraising efforts, investment policies, financial projections, indirect cost proposals and matters of governance. To serve Raffa’s clients more fully, Tom founded three affiliate organizations, Raffa Financial Services, Inc. (RFSI), Raffa Social Capital Advisors (RSCA) and Raffa Wealth Management (RWM). RFSI, formed in 1999, provides insurance and investment products and services, while RWM, formed in 2005, provides investment consulting and financial planning to private foundations and high-wealth individuals who support the nonprofit sector. RSCA was formed in 2016, to accelerate and scale those groups and individuals with solid social enterprises programs that could change the world. Tom’s professional and volunteer support of nonprofits has garnered him several recent awards, including the 2016 Individual Making a Difference Award from The Nonprofit Village, the Georgetown Entrepreneur of the Year, the Volunteer Achievement Award from the Accountants for the Public Interest and SmartCPA two years running from SmartCEO Magazine. Raffa was recognized as the 19th Top Corporate Philanthropist in the Region in 2012. Tom was recognized for the creation of Companies for Causes and his commitment to improving education outcomes for students by the Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation at the 2014 P.E.A.R.L.S. Awards with the Innovation in Philanthropy Award. In November, Tom will receive the Man of the Year Award from the Italian American Association (Lido Civic Club) for his unwaivering commitment to community. Through Tom’s commitment to his employees health and wellness, the firm was recently honored with the 2016 SmartCEO's Healthiest Company Award for first-rate programming. Inside Public Accounting (IPA) and Accounting Today magazine continuously name Raffa as one of the “Top 100 Accounting Firms” in the nation. IPA’s Top 100 and IPA’s National Benchmarking Report are the industry’s longest-running and most up-to-date analysis and ranking of the nation’s largest accounting firms. A recent report recognized Raffa as its “Best of the Best,” which honors only 50 firms from across the country for their overall superior performance on more than 70 criteria. Recently, IPA recognized Raffa as the only firm in the country whose leadership embraces its international and multi-cultural staff in an article entitled, “One IPA 100 Firm Defies Diversity Statistics: 11 of 17 Partners Are Women.” This article named Raffa as the only firm in the top 100 that is women-owned making it the largest CPA firm in the US that is women-owned. It is also one of the only a few CPA firms that is a certified B Corporation. Tom shares his expertise through articles in national publications such as The Nonprofit Quarterly, The Nonprofit Times and The Chronicle of Philanthropy, which cover issues affecting the nonprofit sector. He also has been an instructor and speaker for many nonprofit training programs and conferences and various federal agencies. Tom is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the District of Columbia and is an active member of AICPA. He is also a founding board member of the Alliance for Nonprofit Management and the Alliance for Nonprofit Insurance and has served on the board of the Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington and Sister Cities of Montgomery County. He is a founding member of the board of Social Impact 360 and a recent member to the Park City Community Foundation board. He is also on the Advisory Board of Aspire. Tom is the Vice Chair, the Treasurer and on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Catalogue for Philanthropy. Tom is also a member of the board of the United Way of the National Capital Area where he serves on the Strategy Committee and the Audit Committee. Tom is the Treasurer and on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. Tom is a graduate of Georgetown University, a member of the Georgetown University Alumni Admissions Program and has served as a mentor at the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business for more than 20 years. He often speaks at Georgetown for various classes and seminars and is currently involved with the Entrepreneurship Fellowship.  

Your father's library is fading away. It's being replaced by information centers, media centers, and "libratories." How is this change impacting teaching and learning? Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @SpaceTeach @bamradionetwork Anthony Edward Grisillo is the 2014 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year and recipient of a 2014 Making a Difference Award. He currently is the Teacher Librarian and Technology Coordinator at Glenwood Elementary School and an adjunct professor at West Chester University teaching a science methods course.

When I first met Sally Armstrong I knew instantly that my life would never be the same. When she spoke, my perspectives were challenged and my worldview shifted. What I thought I knew about women, men, culture and world religion went out the window and I realized how the power of a voice can change the world. My producer was almost in tears when the show was over because he had never heard about some of the things we talked about and others he thought were no longer in practice. Sally challenges us to walk in the world with our eyes, minds and hearts open. I challenge you to look at your life, after you listen to the show and tell me, and the world where you have been silent in your life and how you are now going to use your voice. I am on twitter @TheLauraSteward and Sally is @SallyArmstrong9 Human rights activist, journalist and award-winning author Sally Armstrong has covered stories about women and girls in zones of conflict all over the world. From Bosnia and Somalia to the Middle East, Rwanda, Congo and Afghanistan, her eye witness reports have earned her awards including the Gold Award from the National Magazine Awards Foundation and the Author's Award from the Foundation for the Advancement of Canadian Letters. She received the Amnesty International Media Award in 2000, 2002 and again in 2011. She was a member of the International Women’s Commission a UN body that consists of 20 Palestinian women, 20 Israeli women and 12 internationals whose mandate is assisting with the path to peace in the Middle East. In 1996, Sally was honoured by the YWCA of Toronto with the prestigious Women of Distinction Award in Communications. In 1997 she received the Achievement Award for Human Rights for Women from Jewish Women International; in 1998 Media Watch's Dodi Robb Award and in 2003, the Foundation Award for Outstanding Achievement from the National Magazine Awards Foundation.  In 2005, she received the Athena International Award (Chicago), the World of Difference Award from the International Alliance for Women (Florida) and the Red Cross Humanitarian Award - New Brunswick Region. In 2008 she received the Clarkson Laureate for public service at Massey College, University of Toronto. And in May 2008, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Journalism Foundation. In March 2010, she became the fourth recipient of The Calgary Peace Prize. She is the recipient of eight honorary doctorate degrees and is a Member of the Order of Canada. Her book Veiled Threat: The Hidden Power of the Women of Afghanistan was published by Penguin Books in 2002. The Nine Lives of Charlotte Taylor was published by Random House in 2007.  Bitter Roots, Tender Shoots: the Uncertain Fate of Afghanistan’s Women was published by Penguin in 2008. Her new book Ascent of Women: Our turn, our way – a remarkable story of world-wide change was published by Random House in March 2013. A revised version called Uprising: A new age is dawning for every mother’s daughter was published in March 2014 by St. Martins Press in New York. www.sallyarmstrong.org              

Yasmine Khater is an award-winning entrepreneur, world traveler, speaker, and the creator of Fearless Therapy. She's known for whipping business owners into shape through her Fearless Bootcamp, Earn $5K program and Fearless Luxury Mindset Retreats. In 2011 she was named "Top 40 Under 40" by AIESEC, the world's largest student organization, after directing the organization's expansion to Egypt and the Middle East. She was recruited to lay the framework for a Fortune 500 company's post buy out of GE Plastics and organised multi-million dollar events. Alongside her job she started a social enterprise Gone Cyclin' raising $50,000 to support women entrepreneurs in East Timor. Since quitting the corporate world, Yasmine has coached dozens of people to quit their jobs, start and scale their six and seven figure small businesses through building trustbased marketing & sales funnels, developing airtight systems and a fearless mindset. In the past two years she has been awarded the Stevie Awards "Young Entrepreneur of the Year", TIAW "World of Difference Award" and "Fun Fabulous Fearless" by Cosmopolitan. She has been featured on Under30Ceo, Channel News Asia and Huffpost. She's also worked with top companies such as P&G, PWC, Burger King, Galderma and spoken at global events such TEDxWomen, Global WIN and Chaos Asia.  Connect with Yasmine at www.yasminekhater.com